The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to take stronger action against any officer involved in bribery, corruption, drug use, or disrespect towards motorists.
The corps marshal made this commitment during a meeting with senior officers on Wednesday in Abuja, where they discussed strategies for the upcoming year.
The theme of the meeting was “driving change from within: Emphasizing integrity, accountability, and performance.”
Mohammed shared concerns that some challenges have been affecting the organization, such as officers behaving poorly during patrols, instances of bribery, lack of supervision, absenteeism, drug abuse, and rudeness towards the public.
He stated that these issues harm the corps’ image and performance, which is troubling for Nigerians who rely on their services.
As they gathered for the meeting, he emphasized the importance of finding effective solutions that would help restore accountability and professionalism within the corps.
He highlighted the need to align their efforts with the government’s goal of improving public safety on the roads.
The corps marshal stressed the importance of leadership and discipline in all areas of the organization.
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He explained that the meeting’s theme was chosen to help make FRSC more effective in its responsibilities.
Additionally, he called for teamwork among officers, special marshals, and other road safety partners to drive positive changes.
Key topics for discussion included tackling the culture of compromise within the corps, upholding ethical standards, and recognizing good performance to motivate staff.
Mohammed urged officers to address behaviors that could hinder productivity and public trust, ensure attendance and commitment to duties, and be proactive in handling new challenges.
He also called for creative partnerships to address funding issues and encouraged better collaboration with state governments to effectively support important operations.
