…As group pays courtesy visit
CITIZENS COMPASS— The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has organised its Third Quarter Capacity-Building Workshop for Sector Headquarters Departmental Heads (SHODs), Unit Commanders (UCs), Operations Commanders (OCs), Heads of Operations, Heads of Driver Licensing Centres (DLCs), and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers.
The workshop which was recently held under the theme “Understanding the Parameters for Command Assessment in FRSC,” was aimed at repositioning the Command and enhancing its performance in the FRSC Command Assessment.
In his opening remarks, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, stated that the workshop was necessitated by the Command’s performance in the First Quarter 2026 Command Assessment, where Ogun State was ranked 31st out of 37 Commands. He stressed the need for deliberate strategies and improved coordination to enhance the Command’s performance.
The Sector Commander commended the SHODs and other officers for their support since his assumption of office, while emphasising that all activities of the Command must be aligned with the 2026 FRSC Corporate Strategic Goals, from which the Command Assessment parameters are derived.
The Zonal M&E Officer, RS2 Headquarters, who was invited as the resource person, was represented by CRC M&E, CRC O. Iheanacho, who delivered a detailed lecture on “Parameters for Command Assessment.” She explained the various criteria used in assessing Commands and highlighted practical approaches for achieving the required standards.
She charged participants to embrace proper documentation, timely and comprehensive reporting, effective monitoring, and strict alignment of operational activities with the 2026 Corporate Strategic Goals.
An interactive session followed the presentation, providing participants with an opportunity to seek clarification on the assessment parameters and strategies for improving performance.
The Sector Commander subsequently shared key outcomes from the Corps Marshal’s Strategy Session and cascaded the Corps Marshal’s Call to Action to the participants. Among the key directives were the need for Commanding Officers to effectively develop and mentor their subordinates, delegate responsibilities appropriately, strengthen stakeholder engagement on issues relating to overloading and mixed loading, and take active responsibility for coaching and building dependable personnel.
The Sector Commander urged all participants to translate the knowledge gained from the workshop into measurable improvements in their respective offices and Commands, noting that effective documentation, accountability, teamwork and adherence to strategic objectives were critical to achieving a better assessment outcome.
The workshop ended with a vote of thanks delivered by the Unit Commander, KM 27 Ogunmakin Unit Command, followed by a group photograph.
In a related development, the Military, Police and Paramilitary Public Relations Officers Forum (MILPOPPROF), Ogun State Chapter, comprising Public Relations Officers and spokespersons of security and paramilitary agencies in the State, has paid a strategic courtesy visit to Ogunjobi.
The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency cooperation, fostering cordial professional relationships among security and paramilitary formations in Ogun State, and promoting effective, coordinated and responsible public communication in the interest of public safety and public confidence.
Receiving the delegation alongside a member of the Command’s management team, the Deputy Corps Commander, Administration and Human Resources, DCC Sheu Moshood, Corps Commander Ogunjobi appreciated MILPOPPROF for the visit and commended the Forum for recognising the strategic role of collaboration among Public Relations Officers of security and paramilitary agencies.
The Sector Commander emphasised the importance of discipline, consistency, integrity and professionalism in public service. He noted that organisations must uphold established standards and remain disciplined in the discharge of their responsibilities, as these are essential to building and sustaining public confidence.
He urged members of the Forum to continuously project the positive image of their respective organisations through accurate, timely and responsible communication, stressing that PROs are strategic representatives of their agencies and that their conduct and public statements must reflect the mandate, values and professionalism of their organisations.
Corps Commander Ogunjobi, who shared some experiences from his previous assignment as a Unit Commander, recalled an incident involving the circulation of false information by a popular news media platform concerning a serious road traffic crash. He explained how the situation was professionally managed through timely verification of facts, appropriate communication and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
According to him, the experience reinforced the need for Public Relations Officers to verify information before dissemination, particularly during emergencies and sensitive incidents. He further stressed that, in an era where information spreads rapidly across traditional and digital media platforms, professional spokespersons must remain calm, factual and proactive in correcting misinformation.
The Sector Commander also shared his experience and encounter with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, highlighting the importance of professionalism, respect, effective communication and good interpersonal relationships when dealing with prominent members of society.
He noted that the cordial relationship existing among the Commanding Officers and heads of security and paramilitary organisations in Ogun State remains a significant asset to the State’s security architecture. He therefore encouraged the PROs to sustain the relationship through regular interaction, information sharing, joint public enlightenment and coordinated communication.
Corps Commander Ogunjobi stressed that although the various agencies have different statutory mandates, they are united by the common objective of protecting lives, maintaining public safety and serving the people. He therefore urged members of MILPOPPROF to use their professional platforms to strengthen public understanding and confidence in government security institutions.
The Sector Commander further encouraged the Forum members to maintain discipline and professionalism, verify information before dissemination, counter misinformation with facts rather than speculation, protect the credibility of their organisations, maintain cordial relationships with sister agencies, promote coordinated public enlightenment and remain accessible, responsible and responsive to the media and members of the public.
The strategic courtesy visit provided an opportunity for experience sharing and strengthened professional relationships among the Public Relations Officers of security and paramilitary agencies in Ogun State.
The engagement ended on a cordial note with a renewed commitment by the FRSC Ogun Sector Command and MILPOPPROF, Ogun State Chapter, to sustain inter-agency collaboration and promote accurate, timely and responsible communication capable of enhancing public confidence in security and paramilitary institutions in the State.
