To further instill integrity, discipline, and civility in its operations, the Federal Road Safety Corps has launched a new high-level capacity-building training for its Patrol Team Leaders throughout the Federal Capital Territory. This was said in a statement released on Friday by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer. He clarified that to change the way FRSC officers conduct themselves during operations, the Corps has implemented a training program specifically designed for team commanders who directly supervise field patrols in the FCT.
Part of the statement said, "The Federal Road Safety Corps has started a high-level capacity building workshop for all Patrol Team Leaders across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command and its component Units, marking another daring step towards establishing integrity and changing operational culture.
The goal of the program, which was authorized by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, is to restore the Corps' reputation as a bulwark of decency, order, and superior service on Nigerian roadways. The goals of this intervention are to eradicate corruption, sanitize field operations, and rebuild public confidence in road safety management.
He clarified that the reform goes beyond training and includes addressing corruption and wrongdoing on Nigerian roads in order to restore public trust and clean up the corps' reputation.
"This demonstrates that the Corps hopes the culture of civility and accountability will spread down to every officer on patrol by starting with team leaders, who are typically the first people drivers interact with," he said.
"The Corps aims to establish a professional ripple effect that fortifies accountability, improves discipline within the ranks, and ensures a zero tolerance posture towards unethical conduct by training frontline leaders who have direct interaction with motorists," the statement continued.
According to the statement, he gave the order to make civility and honesty the national norm and to expand the program to other FRSC commands across the country, not only in Abuja.
As he opened the session, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed emphasized that the Corps under his direction will not compromise on discipline and integrity and cautioned that each patrol commander must be a model of professionalism, empathy, and civility.
He also ordered that all FRSC commanders countrywide receive similar training, guaranteeing a consistent level of decency and responsibility throughout the nation. "Anything less is unacceptable; every patrol team leader must be an ambassador of civility and integrity," the statement continued.
He also emphasized that cops will be held accountable for their actions on an individual basis. He clarified that the reforms would be supported by more than simply lectures; offenders will face consequences. Officers who misuse their authority or behave unethically will face immediate consequences, he said.
"ACM Hyginus Omeje gave a strong speech during the capacity development session, reinforcing the values of civility, responsibility, and zero tolerance for unethical behavior. He also issued a dire warning that any officer found to have engaged in misconduct will be subject to prompt and severe disciplinary action."
The image of the Corps was emphasized as being crucial, with officers' actions on the roadways having a direct impact on the Corps' standing.
ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, then gave a sharp talk on "Safeguarding the Image of the Corps." At the end, this strategic transformation is about changing culture and character, not merely about training.
The Corps is creating a new generation of officers who will set an example, uphold the Corps' reputation, and guarantee safer and more orderly roads for all Nigerians by equipping team leaders with the proper values and resources.