By Nkechi Eze
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger State Command, Corps Commander Aishat Saadu, on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, at the Headquarters TRADOC complex, Minna Military Cantonment, Niger State.
The visit was aimed at deepening interagency cooperation on road safety management, emergency response, and broader security engagements across the state.
According to an official signed statement made available by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, TRADOC NA, CC Saadu expressed appreciation for the long-standing support FRSC has received from the Nigerian Army, especially in the areas of protection and joint training. She affirmed that such assistance had significantly enhanced FRSC’s ability to deliver on its mandate.
She further emphasized the need to strengthen the existing partnership between FRSC and TRADOC, pledging her command’s unwavering commitment to road safety in the state. She also called on the Army to intervene when necessary to support the Corps’ operations.
In response, Major General Kevin Aligbe congratulated CC Saadu on her recent appointment and described the visit as a timely and strategic engagement that reflects mutual respect and interagency synergy. He lauded the FRSC’s contributions to road safety and discipline, and reaffirmed TRADOC’s readiness to continue supporting the Corps, especially in capacity building through workshops, seminars, and related programs.
In a related development, the Territorial Director, North Central Zone, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr. James Mamza, also visited TRADOC on the same day to strengthen cooperation on national identity registration and security.
During his interaction, Mr. Mamza highlighted the importance of the NIMC’s role in national planning, development, and security. He urged TRADOC to encourage military personnel and their families to enrol for the National Identity Number (NIN), and requested access to facilities within the barracks to facilitate the enrollment process.
He stressed that the initiative was in line with the Federal Government’s preparations for the forthcoming national population census and broader national identity integration efforts. Mamza also sought TRADOC’s support for security coverage and joint training on identity management initiatives.
