ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s road safety authorities have issued a stern warning to driving schools, accusing some operators of prioritising profit over proper training, a trend blamed for rising road fatalities.
Speaking at the 2026 Driving School Standardisation Programme workshop on Thursday, Deputy Corps Marshal Abiodun Akinlade of the Federal Road Safety Corps said poor driver education remains a major contributor to crashes.
“You must prioritise safety over income,” he told operators.
He linked many accidents to inadequate training, weak safety culture and poor knowledge among drivers.
The programme, held nationwide, aims to enforce global standards and improve driver competence.
Also speaking, Vice-Chancellor of National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Uduma Uduma, described road safety as a “critical public health issue,” warning that its impact extends beyond transportation into national health outcomes.
Authorities say strengthening driver education is key to reducing fatalities across Nigeria’s roads.
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