The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has extended its professional repositioning training programme to Zone RS 8, covering Ekiti, Kogi and Kwara states, as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of its frontline personnel.
The training, organised for members of the Marshal Cadre, was held at the headquarters of the zone in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The programme was conducted by Deputy Corps Marshal Joshua Fanola (Rtd.), while the address of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, was delivered by the Zonal Commanding Officer for the three states, Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oladayo.
The initiative is designed to improve operational efficiency, professionalism, discipline and service delivery among FRSC personnel across the country.
Speaking on the programme, Corps Marshal Mohammed said the initiative, themed “Repositioning Marshals for Effective Service Delivery,” represents a strategic investment in strengthening the capacity, competence and discipline of frontline officers.
He said the training was also an important component of the Corps’ 2026 Corporate Strategic Goals, which focus on operational excellence, institutional integrity, digital transformation and sustained reduction in road traffic crashes.
According to him, Marshals remain the most visible representatives of the FRSC, making their conduct and professionalism critical to public confidence in the Corps.
Mohammed said participants would gain improved knowledge of the FRSC Establishment Act, operational procedures, traffic management, emergency response, ethical conduct, emotional intelligence and public engagement.
He disclosed that the repositioning programme would be implemented across all 12 zonal commands in phases.
The first phase, covering RS1HQ Kaduna and RS5HQ Benin, was successfully conducted from July 29 to 30, 2026, with subsequent phases extending to other zones.
The Corps Marshal urged participants to approach the training with humility and commitment, stressing that knowledge acquired during the programme must translate into improved patrol operations, emergency response, public engagement and respect for human rights.
He also tasked facilitators with making the sessions practical, interactive and solution-oriented, with emphasis on contemporary operational challenges confronting road safety personnel.
Mohammed commended the FRSC Training Department for organising the initiative and assured personnel that capacity development would remain a priority of his administration.
He expressed confidence that the programme would produce better-trained, more professional and accountable Marshals, contributing to safer roads, improved traffic management and stronger public confidence in the FRSC.
Fanola, who conducted the training, said the exercise was designed to make road Marshals more courteous, friendly and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Some participating officers also expressed optimism that the training would improve their knowledge, competence and effectiveness while strengthening their ability to serve members of the public.
SOURCE: DAILYTRUST
