By Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged Special Marshals across the country to deepen their sense of discipline, vigilance, and cooperation with other security agencies to effectively tackle the growing challenge of insecurity on Nigerian highways.
The call was made during the 2025 Sectorial Security Workshop for Special Marshals, held on Saturday at the FRSC Special Marshals RS 9.2 Sector Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The biennial workshop, themed “Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshals Operations,” brought together top FRSC officials, zonal and state coordinators, national representatives, and key stakeholders in road safety management.
Declaring the workshop open, the Sector Commander of RS 9.2 Ebonyi State, Corps Commander Anthony Ogbodo, lauded the volunteer corps for their dedication and consistent support toward achieving the FRSC’s mandate of safer highways.
“Special Marshals must remain disciplined, alert, and avoid confrontation during operations. This workshop is designed to enhance your security awareness, teamwork, and partnership with the regular corps in achieving our vision of safer roads and effective traffic compliance,”Ogbodo stated.
Representing the Zonal Commanding Officer, RS-9Q Enugu, the Southeast Zonal Secretary of Special Marshals, Christian Ngele, delivered the message of the Zonal Coordinator, Kenny Chris Njepuome, who emphasized the importance of synergy among all security formations.
“As security challenges evolve, this workshop equips every marshal with tools for safer and more efficient operations.Our goal is for every marshal to serve with confidence and protection while upholding the FRSC code of conduct,”he said.
Delivering the keynote lecture, former Zonal Coordinator RS-9, Engineer Tony Muoneke, underscored the need for the digitalization of patrol operations and stronger welfare support for Special Marshals.
“Marshals face physical, psychological, and environmental risks daily. The Corps must provide CCTV surveillance, radar guns, and fully equipped patrol vans, along with robust insurance coverage to safeguard personnel,”Muoneke advised.
Representing the National Coordinator of Special Marshals, SM Adadji Usman, the Deputy National Secretary, Dr. Happiness Ikechukwu, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to discipline, welfare, and reform-driven administration.
Usman disclosed that since the September 24, 2025 elections, the new leadership had introduced several initiatives, including national data capture, upgraded uniforms, fitness programs, and enhanced insurance benefits.
“Discipline and professionalism are non-negotiable. Every marshal must comply with the Corps’ operational guidelines while maintaining integrity and respect for authority,”he affirmed.
In his welcome address, the State Coordinator of Special Marshals RS 9.2 Ebonyi State, Prince Richard Idike, highlighted the unit’s contributions to the Corps’ infrastructure and welfare development.
“In 2023, we donated a 6.5KVA generator and established a functional medical ward for the command. By 2024, we repainted the entire sector command to give it a renewed, professional look.
Ebonyi Marshals remain fully committed to service and road safety advancement,”
Idike noted.
Meanwhile, a minute of silence was observed in honor of four Special Marshals who recently passed away in active service as the participants of the event pledged renewed dedication to discipline, vigilance, and cooperation with the FRSC in advancing national road safety and security.
