PEBEC Lauds FRSC on Nationwide Clearance of Driver’s Licence Backlog

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commended the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for the improvement in the issuance of driver’s licences nationwide and clearance of the backlog.

A statement on Wednesday by the Director General, PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, acknowledges the prompt and comprehensive actions taken by the FRSC in response to service delivery concerns regarding delays in the production of driver’s licences nationwide.

The statement read: “Following PEBEC’s formal communication on November 7, 2025, the FRSC initiated a full internal review and identified the delays within the national driver’s licence production system. PEBEC commends the corps for swiftly restoring system functionality and implementing enhanced monitoring mechanisms to prevent future disruptions.

“The council welcomes FRSC’s successful clearance of accumulated backlogs and its increase in daily production capacity to 15,000 licences, an important milestone in improving service efficiency. Of particular significance is the FRSC’s introduction of the Contactless Biometric Capture System, a forward-looking innovation that aims to deliver permanent driver’s licences within 48 hours, effectively eliminating the need for temporary licences. 

“This aligns strongly with PEBEC’s mandate to drive regulatory efficiency, enhance transparency, and improve citizen experience in public service delivery.

“PEBEC encourages all applicants whose licences have been produced to visit FRSC centres nationwide and pick up their permanent driver’s licences, in line with the nationwide sensitization campaign by FRSC for the collection of over 294,000 unclaimed licences. This will help decongest service centres, improve turnaround times, and support the corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency.

“The council reiterates its commitment to collaborating with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure seamless, responsive and business-friendly service delivery across Nigeria.”