Ogun FRSC Inducts 136 new Special Marshals
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No fewer than 136 new Special Marshals, yesterday – December 16, 2021, inducted by the Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
The newly inducted Special Marshals were to compliment the efforts of both the Regulars and existing Special Marshals in reducing traffic challenges within the state.
Speaking at the event, the state’s Sector Commander, CC Ahmed Umar, said Special Marshals are second tier of FRSC, which comprises of proven people of integrity, saying they are always expected to be good ambassadors of the organisation and work toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Corps.
He urged the Special Marshals to fully involve in public enlightenment campaign, traffic control, prompt response to crashes and refrain from indiscipline that could tarnish the image of the Corps.
“Everyone has a role to play in road safety. Be a good ambassador, represent the FRSC very well. It is not a license for you to violate road safety rules and regulations.
“You are people of integrity, you have been trained and you should do your job respectfully and with the fear of God.
“As a Special Marshal, you are free to embark on public enlightenment, advocacy visit and you are to complement the efforts of the Regular Marshals.
“Lots of people are dying on the roads and there is solution to the challenge; the solution is you by bringing in sanity to our driving culture to avert crashes,” CC Umar said.
The State Coordinator of Special Marshal, Elder Solomon Adeniyi, said all members of Special Marshals are always expected to have positive motive towards the service.
Adeniyi urged them to be fair, firm and friendly, saying they should take the ethics of the organisation with utmost seriousness.
“You are going to be actively involved in this year’s special patrol operation which starts from December 17 ,” he said.
AlcoholiserThe newly inducted Special Marchals donated photocopier machine, set of split air conditioner and breath alcoholiser to the Command and happily received by CC Umar on behalf of the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi.
