CITIZENS COMPASS— The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2 Special Marshals, yesterday, called for strategic partnerships and data-driven road safety.
The call was made at its Zonal Conference at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre and Tele-Medical Hall, Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The conference, themed “Repositioning Special Marshals for Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Road Safety Initiatives, brought together Special Marshals, FRSC officers, representatives of government and sister agencies, and other stakeholders.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, mni, was represented by the Zonal Commander, RS2 Lagos, ACM Matthew O. Olonisaye, while the Sector Commander, RS2.1 Lagos, CC G.K. Hamzat was also in attendance. The Sector Commander, RS2.2 Ogun, CC Oludare Ogunjobi, was represented by DCC G. Adeniji. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, was represented by the Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Dairo(F. NSE)
Speaking on behalf of the Corps Marshal, ACM Matthew O Olonisaye (Zonal Commanding Officer RS2 Lagos) commended Special Marshals for their commitment to volunteerism and road safety, urging them to strengthen strategic partnerships, embrace technology and improve data collection for evidence-based road safety interventions.
He stressed the importance of collaboration with government agencies, private organisations, transport operators, communities, educational and faith-based institutions, and development partners to enhance road safety education, traffic management, emergency response and post-crash care.
The National Coordinator, Special Marshals, Dr. Adaji Usman, represented by former National Coordinator, Dr. Sini Kinbi, emphasised discipline, professionalism, capacity building, effective communication and data management as key drivers of greater impact.
The conference featured goodwill messages from sister agencies, technical sessions, presentation of awards to deserving recipients and a group photograph. The technical session was delivered by Commander Frederick Ayodele Sangofadeji (Rtd.) and moderated by SM Olusegun Akintan, Zonal Coordinator, RS2 Lagos.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the FRSC in reducing road traffic crashes, improving road safety and saving lives, while advancing a more professional, technology-driven and impactful Special Marshals Scheme.
