Abuja, Oct. 17, 2024 (TheGavel) – In a significant stride toward enhancing road safety across Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully trained more than 2,000 personnel in various professional disciplines over the past three months. This initiative is part of the FRSC’s ongoing efforts to address complex road safety challenges through strategic capacity building.
The announcement was made by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, during a training session for 80 participants focused on improving communication skills. Speaking to the attendees in Abuja, Mohammed underscored the corps’ commitment to personnel development, emphasizing the critical role of effective communication in tackling road safety issues.
“Our goal is to achieve the policy thrust of my administration by ensuring professionalism within the corps,” Mohammed stated. “We are equipping our personnel with the expertise necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of road safety challenges.”
The capacity-building program encompasses a range of essential skills, including public relations, media relations, strategic communication, crisis management, and road safety administration. This multifaceted approach aims to empower staff with the latest knowledge and best practices.
“We recently launched another comprehensive capacity-building program, which led to the training of 80 communicators at the intermediate rank,” he added. “The training is designed to enhance their skills and knowledge, enabling them to meet the evolving demands of road safety management and traffic administration. It features both theoretical and practical training sessions, alongside workshops and mentorship opportunities conducted by both local and international experts.”
Malam Mohammed emphasized that this initiative reflects the corps’ commitment to establishing the FRSC as a leading agency in road safety management, well-equipped to confront the challenges of modern traffic issues. “In the last three months alone, more than 2,000 personnel have been trained, and we are already seeing increased productivity levels in the workplace,” he noted.
By investing in personnel development, the FRSC is also investing in the future of road safety in Nigeria. Mohammed commended the participants for their performance during the training and reiterated the program’s significance in reinforcing the corps’ commitment to excellence in road safety management.(NAN)
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