From January next year, nobody will operate as a driver without having approval–Nyesom Wike

 From January next year, nobody will operate as a driver without having approval–Nyesom Wike

  According to The Punch, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that starting in January 2025, all commercial bus and taxi drivers in Abuja will be required to obtain security clearance from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS). This measure aims to enhance safety across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)


, targeting concerns over increasing incidents of kidnapping and “one-chance” robberies that threaten commuters.

 Wike made this announcement during the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme in Abuja, emphasizing that security clearance will be mandatory for all commercial drivers. Under the new policy, drivers who do not pass the security screening will not be allowed to operate within the FCT. Additionally, cleared drivers must display specific identifiers, including Abuja’s official color scheme, to help passengers easily identify authorized vehicles.

Wike stressed that this clearance process is part of a comprehensive security strategy for Abuja’s public transportation system. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) plans to collaborate with security agencies to prevent criminal activities on public transport routes and build commuter confidence in the safety of the system. By conducting security profiling on each driver, authorities aim to reduce the risk of criminals misusing public transport for illegal activities.

Implementing this policy will require close coordination between the FCTA, the Nigeria Police Force, and the DSS, as the agencies work to establish a screening system by January. The clearance process will involve identity verification and criminal background checks to improve public transportation safety in Abuja. With this system in place, FCTA officials anticipate a gradual decrease in transport-related crime.

  This new security measure comes amid reports of rising criminal activity in Abuja’s public transportation sector. The FCTA expects the security clearance policy to foster a safer environment for both drivers and passengers. By enforcing these requirements, the administration aims to address vulnerabilities within the public transport system, deterring criminal behavior and making public transportation in Abuja a less accessible target for offenders.

Wike stated, “Starting January next year, no one will operate as a taxi or bus driver without security clearance, security profiling, and adherence to the Abuja color scheme.”

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