FRSC, Brewers Strengthen Ties with New 5-Year Deal to Tackle Drink-Driving in Nigeria
Oru Leonard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Beer Sectoral Group have renewed their partnership with a fresh five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at curbing drink-driving and promoting responsible alcohol consumption across Nigeria.
The agreement, signed on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja, signals a strengthened commitment by both parties to confront one of the most preventable causes of road accidents in the country.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and Beer Sectoral Group Chairman Thibaut Boidin formalised the pact, underscoring what officials described as a decisive and coordinated effort to reduce fatalities linked to alcohol-impaired driving.
Under the renewed MoU, both organisations will intensify nationwide advocacy campaigns, expand public education initiatives, and implement targeted interventions designed to discourage motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol.
The FRSC is expected to leverage its enforcement authority and data-driven strategies, while the Beer Sectoral Group will deploy its industry reach, resources, and platforms to amplify awareness and encourage behavioural change among drivers.
Officials say the partnership is designed not just as a policy framework, but as a practical roadmap to reshape public attitudes and eliminate the dangerous mix of alcohol consumption and driving.
The initiative will also track progress over the next five years, with a focus on reducing road crashes, preserving lives, and strengthening road safety culture nationwide.
The signing ceremony was attended by top industry executives, including Girish Sharma of Guinness Nigeria Plc and Nicholas Kade of International Breweries Plc, alongside Beer Sectoral Group Executive Director Abiola Lasehinde and senior FRSC officials.
Both partners reiterated a clear message to motorists: responsible drinking is non-negotiable, and driving under the influence remains a serious threat to public safety that must be eliminated.
