
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to commence contactless biometric capture with on-the-spot printing of driver’s licences as part of efforts to fully digitalise its licensing system.The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this during a press briefing to inaugurate the 2025 ember months public enlightenment and Sensitisation campaign on Monday, October 20,2025, in Abuja.Mohammed explained that the innovation would signal the beginning of a one-stop-shop digital process for obtaining driver’s licences in the country.Mohammed disclosed that the Corps has already upgraded its printing facilities to handle increased production and clear existing backlogs ahead of November 2025, adding that the new process will put an end to delays in issuing permanent licences.He explained that the technology will enable instant biometric capture and licence issuance, significantly reducing the frustration experienced by applicants over the years.On road safety, Mohammed revealed that the Corps has recorded a decline in road crash fatalities compared to last year.