NANS Opposes Arming FRSC Personnel, Citing Road Safety Concerns

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) opposes arming Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel, stating that roads need reform, not rifles. NANS argues that giving guns to FRSC officials is a reckless move that endangers commuters, citing a surge in accidents and systemic failures in road safety enforcement.

The student body accuses FRSC of bribery and unprofessionalism, highlighting delays in issuing driver's licenses and alleged extortion amounting to N50 billion yearly. NANS rejects the bill to arm FRSC, emphasizing the agency's struggle to fulfill its primary mandate of ensuring safe motoring.

The association calls for a focus on improving road infrastructure and enforcement rather than arming officials.