FRSC, NFF Collaborate Ahead of International Youth Day to Promote Road Safety

By Oluwadamilola Olaleye

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory Command, is partnering with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ahead of the 2025 International Youth Day celebrations scheduled for August 12.

Led by newly appointed Corps Commander Felix Theman, the FRSC team met with NFF officials in Abuja to strategize on their joint involvement in the upcoming Youth Hangout initiative.

Commander Theman further emphasized football’s unifying power and its ability to inspire millions of Nigerian youth. He noted that several athletes have been affected by road accidents in the past, reinforcing the urgency of raising awareness and promoting safer practices on Nigerian roads.

“With the support of the Nigeria Football Federation, we aim to safeguard our community further and sustain this upward trajectory,” Theman stated during the meeting.

Welcoming the FRSC delegation, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (MON) commended the initiative and underscored the significance of partnerships that go beyond the football pitch.

“On behalf of the Nigeria Football Federation, I want to say that this engagement reinforces our dedication to fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the well-being of the football community and the larger society,” Sanusi said.

“Together, we can leverage the passion and influence of football to help reduce road traffic crashes, which remain a leading cause of death among young people in the country.”

The program aims to provide road safety education for young Nigerians while enhancing traffic management within the FCT.

Both the FRSC and NFF reaffirmed their commitment to long-term collaboration aimed at road safety advocacy, youth engagement, and nationwide public awareness campaigns.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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