FRSC COMMENDS SPECIAL MARSHALS FOR THEIR ROLE IN REDUCING ROAD CRASHES
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has described Special Marshals as an important force in advancing road safety and reducing road crashes and fatalities across Nigeria.
Mohammed made this known on Thursday in Dutse, Jigawa State, during the investiture of Governor Umar Namadi as Patron, Special Marshal of Nigeria and Safety Ambassador.
Represented by the Kano Sector Commander, Idris Lawal, the FRSC boss said Special Marshals remained an essential volunteer arm of the Corps, contributing significantly to traffic management, public enlightenment, intelligence gathering and crash prevention.
He noted that their activities continued to support the FRSC’s efforts to minimise road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.
Mohammed also commended Governor Namadi for his contributions to road development and safety in Jigawa State, saying his recognition would further strengthen cooperation among the state government, FRSC and Special Marshals.
Namadi, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Jigawa State Ministry of Works and Transport, Ahmad Sani, said road safety required the collective efforts of the government and all road users.
He stressed that while the government would continue to provide and maintain quality road infrastructure, motorists and other road users must obey traffic regulations and demonstrate caution and discipline.
The governor disclosed that his administration had completed 26 inherited road projects while also initiating new ones aimed at improving connectivity and road safety across the state.
The event, organised by the RS1 Headquarters covering the Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa Sector Commands, was themed, “Repositioning Special Marshal for Greater Impact: Through Strategic Partnerships and Data Driven Road Safety Intervention.”
The Zonal Coordinator, Special Marshals, Usman Ya’u, said the conference provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between Special Marshals and other road safety stakeholders.
The National Coordinator, Special Marshals, Adaji Usman, meanwhile, urged members to comply with the approved dress code and avoid pairing official uniforms with unauthorised items.
He added that Special Marshals who required operational materials should follow the appropriate communication channels, while their identification cards would soon be made available.
The conference was attended by FRSC personnel from the four commands, representatives of road transport unions, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
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