FRSC inducts 145 fresh special marshals in Enugu
FRSC inducts 145 fresh special marshals in Enugu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inducts no fewer than 145 fresh Special Marshals to ensure traffic flow and sanity on roads within Enugu State.
The Sector Commander, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, urged the new special marshals during the induction on Saturday in Enugu to uphold the age-long discipline of the corps.
Represented by his Second-in-Command, Deputy Core Commander Kyrian Okolo, the sector commander noted that “the special marshals are the backbone of volunteerism in the country.”
He commended them for sacrificing resources and time to serve, adding that “this is patriotism and love for the nation and humanity in action.”
According to him, the corps has prepared them physically and psychologically for the job and on how to protect FRSC core value of integrity, service and professionalism through intensive training.
“Thank you for volunteering to serve humanity and the nation and joining FRSC to ensure accident-free roads,” the sector commander said.
In a goodwill message, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, lauded the special marshals for the sacrifice of “serving without expecting a kobo.”
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Represented by Mr Oliver Odimega, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, the commissioner assured the special marshals of cooperation of the police to ensure seamless operations in the state.
Dr Elijah Willie, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, congratulated the new special marshals for coming onboard to protect lives.
Represented by his Personal Assistant, SC Emmanuel Nwatu, the commandant urged them to be faithful in their service “since the Almighty has ways of paying back good works and sacrifices.”
Earlier, the FRSC State Coordinator of Special Marshals, Mr Anthony Orji, had cautioned the new special marshals against lawlessness.
Orji urged them to ensure that their vehicle documents are up-to-date and intact, adding that they must first comply before ensuring others comply to traffic rules.
“Special Marshals are men and women of proven integrity and people that stand out in their places of work and carrying out traffic duties with sense of responsibility,” he said.
One of the marshals, Dr Godwin Lamidi, thanked the FRSC for providing the privilege and platform for him to carry out public-spirited work of safety that would touch lives in the state.
