By Suleiman Abdulmumin
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again showcased the strength of visionary leadership and structured sports development as its flagship handball teams — Safety Shooters (Men) and Safety Babes (Women) — emerged champions of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League. The thrilling finale held on Friday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute of Sports, Surulere, Lagos.
This historic double victory stands as a testament to the deliberate investment, unmatched support, and strategic sports development blueprint championed by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni. His leadership continues to elevate the Corps beyond core road safety operations, positioning FRSC as a national model for sports excellence and youth development within the paramilitary ecosystem.
The 2025 season concluded in emphatic fashion as the Safety Shooters reclaimed the men’s title for the first time since 2020, finishing top of the league with 57 points. Their outstanding campaign featured 18 wins, a formidable +214 goal difference, and a decisive 43–32 victory over the Chief of Army Staff Shooters (COAS Shooters) on the final day.
On their part, the indomitable Safety Babes sealed a record-breaking fifth consecutive women’s title and their sixth overall after a spirited 27–24 win over Rima Queens, further cementing their status as the most dominant women’s team in the history of Nigerian handball.
These achievements are no coincidence. They reflect the Corps Marshal’s renewed commitment to harnessing sports as a tool for discipline, mental fitness, teamwork, talent development, and national representation. Under his leadership, the Corps has reinvigorated its sports structure, strengthened coaching capacity, improved athlete welfare, and created an enabling environment for talent to flourish — producing champions who now stand tall on the national stage.
Friday’s grand finale, witnessed by members of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) board and top officials of Ardova PLC, celebrated not only the league champions but also the rising professionalism in Nigerian handball. The President of HFN, Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih (FNSQ), praised Ardova’s sustained sponsorship of the league, while the Deputy Managing Director of Ardova, Mrs. Abiola Babatunde-Ojo, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advancing the sport.
The dual triumph of the Safety Shooters and Safety Babes reinforces FRSC’s growing legacy in sports and validates the Corps Marshal’s strategic vision that a motivated, physically fit, and mentally sharp workforce delivers better service to the nation.
With this audacious accomplishment, FRSC stands proudly at the summit of Nigerian handball champions on the court and champions in the pursuit of excellence.