The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has launched a high-level national capacity building programme for 305 Chief Route Commanders (CRCs) and Assistant Corps Commanders (ACCs) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening operational leadership, professionalism and service delivery within the Corps.
The week long strategic training programme, which commenced today at the ICT Training Hall, Federal Road Safety Headquarters, Abuja, brings together participants drawn from formations across the country, including Federal Road Safety Headquarters, Zone RS7 Abuja, RS7.1 FCT, RS7.2 Niger and their component Unit Commands, a statement signed by Osondu Ohaeri the Deputy Corps Commander Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, said.
Representing the Corps Marshal at the opening ceremony was the Deputy Corps Marshal Training, Abiodun Akinlade, who delivered the keynote address on behalf of the Corps Marshal.
In the address, the Corps Marshal described the programme as a critical component of the Corps’ broader institutional transformation agenda, noting that the modern road safety environment demands adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, sound operational judgment and enhanced public engagement skills.
According to him, the Corps can no longer rely solely on conventional enforcement methods in addressing emerging road safety challenges, stressing that officers occupying strategic leadership positions must evolve with the realities of contemporary traffic management and public expectations.
He stated that the training was carefully designed to sharpen leadership capacity, improve operational coordination, strengthen mentorship culture and reinforce ethical standards among senior officers who serve as the vital bridge between policy implementation and field operations.
The Corps Marshal further emphasised that the initiative forms part of a sustained capacity development framework targeted at institutionalising continuous learning and professional excellence across all cadres of the Corps.
He commended the Training Department for conceptualising the initiative and appreciated Ai-Protech Solutions for its collaboration and support towards the successful delivery of the programme.
At the end of the training, the Corps expects to produce a new generation of operational leaders equipped with the skills, mindset and strategic orientation required to drive safer roads, improved command efficiency and enhanced service delivery nationwide.
