The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said it will strengthen strategic partnerships, deploy technology and implement data-driven initiatives to reduce road crashes.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed stated this on Thursday at the RS2 Special Marshals Zonal Conference held at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta.
The conference was themed “Repositioning Special Marshals for Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Road Safety Initiatives.”
Mohammed, who was represented by the Zonal Commander, RS2 Lagos, ACM Matthew Olonisaye, commended Special Marshals for their volunteerism but urged them to improve data collection for evidence-based interventions.
He said collaboration among government agencies, private organisations, transport operators, communities, educational and faith-based institutions was critical to enhancing road safety education, traffic management, emergency response and post-crash care.
Also speaking, the National Coordinator, Special Marshals, Dr Adaji Usman, represented by former National Coordinator, Dr Sini Kinbi, stressed discipline, professionalism, capacity building and effective data management as key drivers of impact.
The technical session was delivered by Commander Frederick Ayodele Sangofadeji (Rtd) and moderated by SM Olusegun Akintan, Zonal Coordinator, RS2 Lagos.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun was represented by the Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Gbenga Dairo, while the Sector Commander, RS2.1 Lagos, CC G.K. Hamzat, and other officers were in attendance.
Participants at the conference reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the FRSC in reducing crashes and advancing a more professional and technology-driven Special Marshals Scheme.
Ogun: FRSC promotes technology, data-driven initiatives to curb road crashes