Nigeria’s FRSC Special Marshals Hold 2025 Sectoral Workshop in Conflict-Hit Maiduguri

By: Adamu Aliyu Ngulde

‎The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals in Borno State have held their 2025 sectoral workshop in Maiduguri, with a focus on improving security and safety strategies amid ongoing insurgency challenges in the region.

‎The one-day event, themed “Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshals Operations,” took place on Monday at Elkanemi Hall, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.

‎Speaking at the opening session, the State Coordinator of Special Marshals, Mohammed Dahaya, outlined the marshals’ constitutional duties advocacy, patrols, enforcement, and road safety education carried out without financial compensation.

‎He said the Special Marshals’ voluntary work has been crucial in reducing road crashes and saving lives across Borno, one of Nigeria’s most conflict-affected states.

‎Representing the state governor, the Permanent Secretary for Administration and General Services praised the corps’ efforts and urged them to intensify public awareness campaigns targeting both private and government drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty trucks within the city.

‎He warned that recent crashes involving government vehicles in Maiduguri had claimed lives and caused severe property damage, stressing the need for discipline and renewed commitment to safety.

‎In his address, Corps Commander Usman A. Muhammad, the Sector Commander of FRSC RS12.2 Borno, said insecurity caused by insurgency and terrorism posed major obstacles to Special Marshals’ operations.

‎He called for “a comprehensive, intelligence-led approach” involving community engagement, the use of surveillance technology such as drones, and regular capacity-building exercises.

‎“Enhancing road safety in Borno requires not just discipline but innovation from better data analysis to community trust-building,” Commander Muhammad said.

‎The workshop brought together senior government officials, security representatives, and road safety stakeholders, including the Secretary to the State Government and several commissioners.