FRSC Urges Special Marshals To Embrace Technology, Data-Driven Road Safety
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged its Special Marshals to strengthen strategic partnerships and adopt technology and data-driven approaches to improve road safety and reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries across Nigeria.
The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call at the 2026 Special Marshals Zonal Conference held in Abuja.
The conference, with the theme, “Repositioning Special Marshals for Greater Impact through Strategic Partnership and Data-Driven Road Safety Interventions,” brought together Special Marshals and other stakeholders from Niger and the FCT Zone 7.
Mohammed, who was represented by the Deputy Corps Marshal, Administration and Human Resources, Pauline Olaye, said the theme reflected the changing realities of road safety management and the need for innovative and sustainable interventions.
He said the conference provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, improve operational efficiency and advance the Special Marshals scheme across the FRSC’s 12 zones.
According to him, increasing population and vehicle ownership had made the road safety environment more complex, requiring the Special Marshals to adopt evidence-based, technology-driven and partnership-oriented strategies.
He urged the volunteers at zonal, state and unit levels to establish partnerships that would support road safety education, traffic management, emergency response, post-crash care, youth engagement and community-based interventions.
Mohammed said such partnerships would help expand the reach of road safety initiatives and improve their sustainability.
He also encouraged participants to share experiences, identify challenges and develop practical solutions to road safety challenges in their respective areas.
The Corps Marshal assured the Special Marshals of the FRSC’s continued support through capacity building, improved stakeholder engagement and enhanced operational assistance.
He commended the volunteers for their selfless service, noting that their contributions complemented the efforts of the corps and helped save lives on Nigerian roads.
Mohammed urged the Special Marshals to focus on practical solutions, innovation, partnerships and measurable outcomes to reposition the scheme for greater impact.
The National Coordinator of the Special Marshals, Dr Usman Adaji, reaffirmed the commitment of members to continuous learning, knowledge improvement and adaptation to emerging trends.
Adaji said the zonal conferences, held every two years, provided an avenue for members to broaden their knowledge, exchange experiences and improve their understanding of road safety responsibilities.
He urged FRSC commanding officers to utilise the expertise of Special Marshals within their commands, particularly those with Information and Communication Technology skills.
Similarly, the Zonal Coordinator, Sani Adisa, called for stronger collaboration with relevant stakeholders and increased deployment of technology to improve road safety interventions.
“We cannot actually work in isolation. So, we must partner stakeholders and we must also be driven by technology,” he said.
The Emir of Suleja, Malam Muhammad Ibrahim, represented by the Sarkin Padan Zazzau Suleja and District Head of Kwanba Suleja, Malam Musa Suleiman, pledged continued support for the FRSC’s road safety initiatives.
The emir described road safety as a collective responsibility involving individuals, families, communities and government institutions, while commending the Special Marshals for their voluntary service.
The conference also featured participation from sister security and emergency-response agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Federal Fire Service.
Awards were presented to individuals who had contributed to road safety development, while selected honorary Special Marshals were decorated and certificates presented to deserving participants.
