…Corps marshal says part of effort in securing future of FRSC
…Trains 1,646 personnel
As part of the efforts to achieve the policy thrust of his administration and secure the future of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has launched a comprehensive capacity-building programme leading to the training of 1646 personnel across the cadres and graduation of 20 Junior Officers.
The training which aims at enhancing their skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of road safety management and traffic administration comprises of the training of 341 Unit Commanders, 415 Road Marshal Assistants for enhanced professionalism and civility to the motoring public, 700 Drivers, 90 Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, as well as 100 junior Officers across the training schools nationwide. While some have been concluded, others are still ongoing.
Part of the milestone in this regard since assumption of office in May, 2024, is the training of 20 Superintendant Route Commanders who graduated from Junior Staff Course in FRSC Command and Staff College, Udi, Enugu State; and were awarded with the Pass junior Staff College (pjsc) certificates.
Speaking during the graduation of the Junior Course participants in Udi, the Corps Marshal maintained that the capacity-building program is designed to empower staff with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices in road safety management. He noted that by investing in personnel, the Corps is definitely investing in the future of road safety in Nigeria.
This initiative underscores the Corps Marshal’s commitment to positioning FRSC as a leading road safety agency, equipped to address the complex challenges of modern road safety management. The various training programmes will feature a combination of theoretical and practical training sessions, workshops, and mentoring, conducted by in-house and international experts.
The program, which has commenced in all the training institutions of the Corps, focuses on: traffic enforcement and management, road safety education and advocacy, data analysis and research, leadership and management development, digital literacy and technology adoption.
