*FRSC Violates Treasury Single Account Guidelines, Diverts N465.4 Million Revenue To WEMA Bank, A Commercial Partner

A recent audit report from the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation has revealed that personal data of Nigerians applying for or renewing their driver’s licenses under the National Drivers’ Licence Identity Management and Card Production System (NDLS) are being handled by third-party consultants instead of staff at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

The report points to weaknesses in the FRSC’s internal control system, which have led to these anomalies.

As a result, the Corps faces the risk of not transferring essential knowledge to its own staff, potentially compromising the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive data.

The reliance on third parties also leads to higher operational costs for the agency.

This information is part of the Auditor General’s report on non-compliance and internal control weaknesses in government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the year ending December 31, 2021.