Assistant Corps Marshal Adeoye A. Irelewuyi, the Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Thursday paid a working visit to the RS2.1 Lagos State Sector Command.
National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), gathered that the ZCO was warmly welcomed by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, alongside Deputy Corps Commanders from key departments, including Operations, Admin and Human Resources, Motor Vehicle Administration, Training, Logistics, and Policy, Research, and Statistics.
During the visit, the ZCO commended the Lagos Sector Command for maintaining its position as the top-performing command for the last 12 years. He praised the Sector Commander for his versatile leadership, experience, and in-depth understanding of Lagos’s operational landscape. The ZCO emphasized that the command’s leadership is pivotal to effective operations and administration.
He further highlighted Lagos’s history of excellence, including being the first to host a Regimental Dinner, expressing a desire for this tradition to be revived. The ZCO stressed the importance of unity and teamwork among personnel, noting that undermining the Sector Commander equates to undermining the entire Corps.
In addition, the ZCO expressed his appreciation to Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, mni, FCA, FCTA, CPFA, for his leadership in enhancing staff welfare, capacity building, and policy implementation. He recognized the significant progress made in capacity-building initiatives between June and September and shared plans for future officer training programs.
Assistant Corps Marshal Irelewuyi urged officers to maximize available training opportunities and demonstrate their competence in daily duties, helping to elevate the public perception of the FRSC as a top-tier organization. He also encouraged increased adoption of technology, including the FRSC Mobile App, to enhance efficiency and reduce risks during road safety operations.
Concluding the visit, the ZCO called for support in establishing an Officers’ Mess and an FRSC band for Lagos, initiatives aimed at boosting morale and camaraderie within the command.
