The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has commenced an immediate intervention with the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Works to restore traffic flow along the Bida-Kutigi corridor in Niger State. The Corps disclosed this in a statement signed by its Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on……
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has commenced an immediate intervention with the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Works to restore traffic flow along the Bida-Kutigi corridor in Niger State.
The Corps disclosed this in a statement signed by its Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the prolonged gridlock and ease the hardship faced by motorists and other road users.
The intervention followed a meeting involving the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed; Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transport and Mobility, Prince Ademola Adetokunbo; and National President of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Alhaji Yusuf Lawal.
According to the FRSC, the meeting focused on immediate measures to complement the traffic management operations already being carried out by its personnel along the affected routes.
The Corps said the intervention is aimed at reopening blocked routes, restoring normal traffic movement, reducing hardship for road users and preventing further disruption to economic activities along the corridor.
One of the major areas of concern is the Wuya Bridge between Kutigi and Bida, where traffic congestion is frequently experienced, particularly on Wednesdays due to increased vehicular movement associated with the weekly market.
The FRSC said its Bida and Kutigi Commands have consistently deployed personnel every Wednesday to manage traffic and facilitate movement in the area.
The Corps, however, identified more prolonged obstructions on sections of the Bida-Badeggi-Agaie road, which it said have remained blocked in both directions for about 15 days.
Another major obstruction has reportedly affected the Maje-Diko Junction axis, in front of the Suleja NNPC Depot, also for approximately 15 days.
The FRSC said the prolonged blockages have severely affected motorists, transport operators and the movement of goods and passengers.
The Corps Marshal has directed FRSC personnel to maintain a strategic presence and continue traffic management operations along the affected corridors while the Presidency and Federal Ministry of Works address the underlying road obstructions.
The FRSC acknowledged the frustration, delays and economic losses caused by the gridlock and appealed to motorists and other road users for patience and cooperation.
The Corps urged motorists to remain calm, obey traffic control instructions, avoid reckless overtaking and refrain from actions that could further worsen the congestion.
It also assured the public that the safety, mobility and welfare of road users remain its priority, adding that all necessary institutional efforts are being mobilised to restore normal traffic movement along the affected corridors.
