A Judge, Mr Oluwaseyi Adeniyi, on Tuesday advocated more capacity development and training of officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as a way of enhancing their performance.

Adeniyi, who is attached to Omu-Aran Magistrates’ Court, in Kwara, made the call in a lecture he delivered at a workshop organised by FRSC Omu-Aran Unit Command in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.

The workshop, held at Landmark University International Conference Centre in Omu-Aran, had the theme: `Enhancing efficiency and Professionalism on the Job.’

Adeniyi said although the FRSC Act 2007 establishing the body was very elaborate, all-encompassing and comprehensive in achieving a vibrant road safety regulation.

He, however, noted that there would always be room for improvement for the Act to conform with global acceptable standards and practices as regard the drivers of the Act.

Adeniyi, therefore, called for a review of the Act in the area of capacity building and development, especially through training and re-training.

“Officers and men of the FRSC need to be more informed and knowledgeable of their statutory powers and responsibilities to be able to function effectively and efficiently.

“Their operations nationwide must conform with globally-acceptable standards and practices to serve the objectives for which the body was established,” he said.

Adeniyi said the organisation of the workshop had opened a new vista of legendary hope and phenomenal prospects for a better road safety in the annals of our nation.

He said that this feat could only be realised through continuing education, increasing professionalism, practical discipline and single-minded commitment of every member of the Corps.

Adeniyi, speaking on the powers conferred on corps members by the Act, said Section 10 (4) of the Act arrogates powers to corps members, irrespective of ranks, to arrest and prosecute road traffic offenders.

He urged officers and men of the command to equip themselves with adequate knowledge of the Act to achieve optimum performance.

Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, Vice-Chancellor, Landmark University, in his remarks, noted that no organisation could perform beyond the capacity of its workforce, saying the workshop was timely and appropriately conceived.

“It is expedient we strive toward attaining continuous improvement in our service via training and retraining,” he said.

Mr Festus Adetunji, the FRSC Omu-Aran Unit Commander, on his part, said the workshop was informed by the need to equip the officers and men of the command with adequate knowledge needed to excel in their duties.

He lauded the management of Landmark University for its foresight, urging it to maintain the tempo.

“I had no iota of doubt in my mind this partnership would help to strengthen our relationship and also assist in no small measure to achieve our common objectives,” Adetunji said. (NAN)

– Jun 5, 2018 @ 16:09 GMT |