FRSC boss tasks special marshals on commitment, professionalism
Dauda Biu, the acting corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has tasked special marshals of the corps to discharge their duties with commitment and professionalism.
Mr Biu gave the charge at the inauguration of a one-day workshop for special marshals in FRSC Zone 3 on Saturday in Yola.
The theme for the workshop is “The responsibility of special marshals in the face of a new administration in the corps, in which special and regular marshals were expected to respond to”.
Represented by Ishaku Gbami, the zonal commander in charge of the zone, Mr Biu said the workshop was to further acquaint the participants with FRSC operations on the expected responsibilities of the special marshals.
According to Mr Biu, special marshals have voluntary obligations to the corps, and are expected to reach certain targets under its corporate strategic goals.
He, therefore, tasked the special marshals to be committed to conducting highway patrol, research, sponsorship of programmes and organising road safety clubs’ activities to encourage volunteerism.
“Special marshals must embody professionalism in their affairs, especially during patrol and other related activities of the corps,” he said.
He reiterated the corps’ commitment to ensuring safer roads and reducing crashes, adding that proactive strategies had been employed to achieve the objectives.
Earlier, Markus Peter, zonal coordinator of the special marshal, commended the corps for their opportunity to serve and contribute towards curbing road crashes.
He said special marshals played a significant role in monitoring motorists and other road users, providing positive feedback to the corps, conduct traffic control and rescue operations.
Also, Yelwa Dio, FRSC sector commander in Yola, said the corps had embarked on “Zero Road Crashes”, as part of the ember months campaign in the state.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri lauded the corps for its sensitisation programme awareness on traffic rules to prevent road accidents.
Represented by Musa Jika, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Fintiri pledged support to the corps to enable it to discharge its mandate effectively.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Anti-Corruption
Author, telemedicine firm owner Jean Wilson, husband sentenced for $136 million healthcare fraud scheme
Jean Wilson’s husband, Reinaldo Wilson, used illicit proceeds from the scheme to purchase luxury vehicles, including multiple Rolls-Royces.
World
Georgia thief Roderick Bates jailed four years for identity theft, wire fraud
Using these identities, Mr Bates fraudulently purchased high-value items totalling more than $65,000.
Diaspora
Nigerian student Godson Oghenebrume’s U.S. dream ends in prison, deportation after shooting at ex-girlfriend
Godson Oghenebrume, age 23, a Nigerian national residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Health
Kano government targets zero maternal mortality
This follows a significant reduction in maternal mortality of about 50 per cent, from 1,206 to 570 cases over the last 18 months.
Abuja
2027 Elections: ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s nomination details to INEC portal
The African Democratic Congress says it has uploaded the particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to INEC’s nomination portal.
Sport
2026 World Cup: Mexico defeat Ecuador 2-0, advance to round of 16
Mexico have now set up a round-of-16 tie on Saturday at the same venue, against the winner of Wednesday’s round-of-32 clash between England and DR Congo.
