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.
In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the week-long strategic training programme commenced on Monday at the ICT Training Hall of the Federal Road Safety Headquarters, Abuja.
The programme brings together participants from formations across the country, including the FRSC Headquarters, Zone RS7 Abuja, RS7.1 FCT, RS7.2 Niger and their component Unit Commands.
The Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Training, Abiodun Akinlade, represented the Corps Marshal at the opening ceremony and delivered the keynote address on his behalf.
Speaking at the event, Mohammed described the programme as a key component of the Corps’ broader institutional transformation agenda, stressing that the modern road safety environment requires adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, sound operational judgment and improved public engagement skills.
He noted that the Corps could no longer rely solely on conventional enforcement methods to tackle emerging road safety challenges, adding that officers occupying strategic leadership positions must adapt to the realities of contemporary traffic management and growing public expectations.
According to him, the training was carefully designed to enhance leadership capacity, improve operational coordination, strengthen mentorship culture and reinforce ethical standards among senior officers who serve as the bridge between policy implementation and field operations.
The Corps Marshal further stated that the initiative forms part of a sustained capacity development framework aimed 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 needed to drive safer roads, improved command efficiency and enhanced service delivery nationwide.
