The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a strong call to its volunteer Special Marshals nationwide, urging them to enhance their discipline, vigilance, and cooperation with other security agencies to effectively address the escalating security challenges on Nigerian highways.
Security Workshop Addresses Growing Concerns
This important message was delivered during the 2025 Sectorial Security Workshop for Special Marshals, held on Saturday at the FRSC Special Marshals RS 9.2 Sector Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The biennial event, themed "Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshals Operations," brought together top FRSC officials, zonal and state coordinators, national representatives, and key stakeholders in road safety management.
Declaring the workshop open, the Sector Commander of RS 9.2 Ebonyi State, Corps Commander Anthony Ogbodo, praised the volunteer corps for their dedication and consistent support in achieving the FRSC's mandate of creating safer highways.
"Special Marshals must remain disciplined, alert, and avoid confrontation during operations," Ogbodo emphasized. "This workshop is designed to enhance your security awareness, teamwork, and partnership with the regular corps in achieving our vision of safer roads and effective traffic compliance."
Emphasis on Synergy and Digital Transformation
Representing the Zonal Commanding Officer, RS-9Q Enugu, the Southeast Zonal Secretary of Special Marshals, Christian Ngele, delivered the message of Zonal Coordinator Kenny Chris Njepuome, who stressed the critical importance of synergy among all security formations.
"As security challenges evolve, this workshop equips every marshal with tools for safer and more efficient operations," he stated. "Our goal is for every marshal to serve with confidence and protection while upholding the FRSC code of conduct."
During the keynote lecture, former Zonal Coordinator RS-9, Engineer Tony Muoneke, highlighted the urgent need for digitalization of patrol operations and improved welfare support for Special Marshals.
"Marshals face physical, psychological, and environmental risks daily," Muoneke advised. "The Corps must provide CCTV surveillance, radar guns, and fully equipped patrol vans, along with robust insurance coverage to safeguard personnel."
New Initiatives and Infrastructure Development
Representing the National Coordinator of Special Marshals, SM Adadji Usman, the Deputy National Secretary, Dr. Happiness Ikechukwu, reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to discipline, welfare, and reform-driven administration.
Usman revealed that since the September 24, 2025 elections, the new leadership had introduced several significant initiatives including:
- National data capture system
- Upgraded uniforms
- Fitness programs
- Enhanced insurance benefits
"Discipline and professionalism are non-negotiable," he affirmed. "Every marshal must comply with the Corps' operational guidelines while maintaining integrity and respect for authority."
In his welcome address, the State Coordinator of Special Marshals RS 9.2 Ebonyi State, Prince Richard Idike, highlighted the unit's substantial contributions to the Corps' infrastructure and welfare development.
"In 2023, we donated a 6.5KVA generator and established a functional medical ward for the command," Idike noted. "By 2024, we repainted the entire sector command to give it a renewed, professional look. Ebonyi Marshals remain fully committed to service and road safety advancement."
The workshop concluded with participants observing a minute of silence in honor of four Special Marshals who recently passed away in active service. All attendees pledged renewed dedication to discipline, vigilance, and cooperation with the FRSC in advancing national road safety and security.
