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Securing Future of FRSC: Corps Marshal Mohammed Commends Advanced Capacity Development on training of 1,646 Personnel
….As 20 Officers Graduate From Command, Staff College
Joel Ajayi
Propelled by the quest to achieve the policy thrust of his administration and secure the future of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has launched a comprehensive capacity-building programme leading to the training of 1646 personnel across the cadres and graduation of 20 Junior Officers.
In a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja by the Corps CommanderCorps Public Education OfficerFRSC Headquarters Abuja Olusegun Ogungbemide
The training which aims at enhancing their skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of road safety management and traffic administration comprises of the training of 341 Unit Commanders, 415 Road Marshal Assistants for enhanced professionalism and civility to the motoring public, 700 Drivers, 90 Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, as well as 100 junior Officers across the training schools nationwide. While some have been concluded, others are still ongoing.
Part of the milestone in this regard since assumption of office in May, 2024, is the training of 20 Superintendant Route Commanders who graduated from Junior Staff Course in FRSC Command and Staff College, Udi, Enugu State; and were awarded with the Pass junior Staff College (pjsc) certificates.
Speaking during the graduation of the Junior Course participants in Udi, the Corps Marshal maintained that the capacity-building program is designed to empower staff with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices in road safety management. He noted that by investing in personnel, the Corps is definitely investing in the future of road safety in Nigeria.
This initiative underscores the Corps Marshal’s commitment to positioning FRSC as a leading road safety agency, equipped to address the complex challenges of modern road safety management. The various training programmes will feature a combination of theoretical and practical training sessions, workshops, and mentoring, conducted by in-house and international experts.
The program, which has commenced in all the training institutions of the Corps, focuses on: traffic enforcement and management, road safety education and advocacy, data analysis and research, leadership and management development, digital literacy and technology adoption.
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Senate Confirms NCC Board, charged to Consolidate Reforms and Expand Digital space
The newly confirmed Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have being urged to provide bold, transparent, and accountable leadership that will consolidate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and expand digital access to every part of the country.
Sources revealed what the President will expect of them following the Senate’s confirmation.
Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the NCC, along with other distinguished members:
• Senator Ramoil Olalekan Mustafa, CON
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede
• Princess Oristserenwe Emiko
• Barr. Christopher Sandy Okorie
• Hajiya Maryam Bayi
The new Board brings together experienced professionals and reform-minded leaders at a critical time in the evolution of Nigeria’s digital economy.
Chief Olorunnimbe is part of a new generation of leaders whose blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service reflects the administration’s vision of a knowledge-driven, inclusive, and globally competitive economy.
NCC Board is expected to focus on strengthening regulatory independence, improving consumer protection, and accelerating broadband expansion, while ensuring that Nigeria remains a secure, attractive, and competitive destination for digital investment.
Board to work is expected to work in close coordination with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, and the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in advancing the goals and accelerate delivery on the Renewed Hope Agenda for a digitally inclusive, knowledge-driven economy.
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