What licence do I need to be a driver?

A valid driver's licence issued through the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in the class for the vehicle — commercial vehicles and buses need a higher class than a private car.

Application letter for a driver job

An application letter for a driver job should state your valid FRSC driver's licence and its class, your years of driving experience, your safety record, and the routes or cities you know. Here is a sample, and a builder that writes yours.

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Sample letter

12 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. 080 0000 0000 5 November 2026

The Admin Manager, Brightpath Foods Limited, 18 Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos.

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF COMPANY DRIVER

I am writing to apply for the position of Company Driver advertised on BoQQs. I hold a valid FRSC driver's licence and have six years' experience driving staff buses and company cars in Lagos.

I know Lagos routes well, including Ikeja, Lekki and the Island, and I keep vehicles clean, serviced and documented. In six years I have had no accidents or traffic offences, and I complete a daily vehicle check before every trip.

I am available for early starts and occasional weekend trips and can resume immediately. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Emeka Nwosu

What makes it work

State your licence: A valid FRSC licence is essential. Say which class, and mention it is current.
Give your safety record: Years without accidents or offences is the strongest thing a driver can say.
Name the routes you know: Knowing the city well saves time and fuel. Name the areas.

Write yours

The job

Job titleCompanyHiring manager's nameLeave blank if the advert doesn't name anyone.Where you saw the job

Why you, why them

Why this company?One specific sentence about them, not you. Generic praise is what gets letters skipped.Strength 1Something you did, with a number if you can — not a personality trait.Strength 2Strength 3NYSC statusWhen you can start

Your details

Full nameEmailPhoneTown or city

Your name

5 November 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF [JOB TITLE]

I am writing to apply for the [job title] role at [company].

I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can help [company]. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

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Common questions

What licence do I need to be a driver?: A valid driver's licence issued through the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in the class for the vehicle — commercial vehicles and buses need a higher class than a private car.

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