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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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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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