The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inducted 145 new Special Marshals to ensure traffic flow and order on roads in Enugu State.
Speaking after days of training and subsequent induction on Sunday, the Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Core Commander Franklin Agbakoba, urged the new special marshals to uphold the age-long discipline of the corps.
Represented by his Second-in-Command, Deputy Core Commander, Mr Kyrian Okolo, Agbakoba said that the special marshals had become the backbone of volunteerism in the country. He lauded them for sacrificing their time and resources to serve, adding: “This is patriotism and love for the nation and humanity in action.”
According to him, “through intensive days of training, we have prepared you physically and psychologically for the job and to protect the FRSC core value of integrity, service, and professionalism.
“Thank you for volunteering to serve humanity and the nation, and joining FRSC to ensure accident-free roads.” In a goodwill message, the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, lauded the special marshals for the sacrifice of serving without expecting “a kobo”.
Represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Mr Oliver Odimega, the commissioner assured the special marshals of cooperation of the police to ensure seamless operations in the state.
In his remarks, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, Dr Elijah Willie, congratulated the new special marshals for coming on board 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 State Coordinator of FRSC Special Marshals, Comrade Anthony Orji, 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 as need arises,” he said.
One of the inductees, 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 lots of lives in the state.
