NIDCOM To Partner FRSC On Hitch-free License Process For Diasporans

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NIDCOM To Partner FRSC On Hitch-free License Process For Diasporans
An understanding has been forged between the Nigerians in Diaspora
Commission (NiDCOM) and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on
the ease of driving and licensing for diasporans upon their arrival in
Nigeria.
led by Assistant Corps Commandant (ACC) Owoechukwu Chukwuna, at the
office of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM on Monday,
in Abuja.
According to the Assistant Corps Commandant, the exercise is aimed at
creating a hitch-free process for diasporans to obtain their National
Driver’s License during their stay in Nigeria. The FRSC has established
the Reciprocity Scheme in the US, some European countries and other
countries, to afford Nigerians moving abroad, with valid National
Driver’s License, the ability to drive cars (using the right-hand side)
abroad without reapplying to go for another driving course.
Receiving the delegates on behalf of the Chairman, Engr. Dr Yakubu Sule
Bassi, the Secretary to the Commission, said that the visit is very
timely, as the Commission proposes many events later in the year (such
as the Inaugural Diaspora Focal Point Officers’ Meeting, the National
Diaspora Day amongst others), and would, no doubt, need the Corps in
ensuring that the FCT roads are traffic-free during these events.
The Secretary gave the assurance of the Commission’s support to the FRSC
in the areas of Public Enlightenment on Road Safety adherence. He,
however, suggested that the FRSC can take the time for in-house training
for NiDCOM staff on Safe Driving, as part of the Commission’s Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR).