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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd.), Thursday, charged officers and men of...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University, India, has commenced an international training workshop aimed at strengthening stress management, emotional well being and psychological resilience among law enforcement officers in Nigeria. The workshop, which opened at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja, brought together officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, alongside facilitators from Rashtriya Raksha University and other strategic development partners. Declaring the workshop open on Tuesday, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, said the programme was designed to equip law enforcement personnel with practical skills to manage occupational stress, regulate emotions, build psychological resilience and improve overall workplace effectiveness. He said the increasing demands of law enforcement duties, coupled with regular exposure to road traffic crashes, emergencies, disasters, security challenges and other traumatic incidents, had placed significant psychological and emotional demands on officers. According to him, the mental and emotional well being of law enforcement personnel is critical to their ability to make sound judgments, take effective decisions and deliver quality services to the public. The Corps Marshal noted that unmanaged stress could negatively affect judgment, decision making, interpersonal relationships, productivity and overall operational effectiveness, making psychological resilience a strategic necessity for law enforcement agencies. He said the FRSC’s decision to partner with Rashtriya Raksha University was informed by its commitment to developing a highly professional, resilient and people centred workforce capable of delivering efficient road safety administration and emergency response services. Mohammed explained that the collaboration, which followed the planned adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was aimed at aligning the Corps’ human capacity development initiatives with international best practices. He said the training would expose participants to practical approaches to stress management, emotional regulation, psychological resilience, self management and peer support, adding that the competencies would enhance not only officers’ personal well being but also professionalism, casualty handling, emergency response and service delivery. The Corps Marshal disclosed that the workshop had been in planning for more than a year and was specifically designed to address the psychological and emotional challenges confronting officers, particularly those operating at the tactical and frontline levels. He urged participants to actively engage with the international facilitators, share their experiences and acquire practical knowledge that could be applied within their respective organisations. Mohammed commended the Government of India, through Rashtriya Raksha University, for providing expertise and experience towards strengthening institutional capacity among Nigerian law enforcement agencies. He also acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its strategic reviews and approvals, as well as other stakeholders whose contributions facilitated the programme. He stressed that the success of the workshop would ultimately be measured by how effectively participants translated the knowledge acquired into improved professional conduct, healthier work environments, greater resilience and enhanced service delivery.
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The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has engaged 50 locals for a one-month maintenance exercise on the strategic Zuba-Abaji-Kogi State border road in the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to improve road safety, create jobs and sustain the critical transport corridor. The exercise, which commenced on Monday, August 10, 2026, covers the section between Chainage 46+000 and CH 88+000 and is being implemented under FERMA’s nationwide routine and preventive road maintenance programme. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Federal Roads Maintenance Engineer for the FCT, Engr. Martin Chidozie Eze, urged the participants to demonstrate professionalism, commitment and dedication throughout the exercise. Eze said the participants had a responsibility to ensure that the intervention achieved its objectives, particularly in improving the condition and safety of the road for motorists and other road users. FERMA provided the workers with working tools, safety kits and reflective jackets, stressing the importance of safety in the execution of the maintenance activities. The Agency said the intervention was designed to provide legitimate employment opportunities for local youths while improving security along the road corridor by reducing idleness and vulnerability to criminal activities. Beyond employment, FERMA said the exercise would help reduce road accidents, improve visibility and extend the lifespan of the federal road infrastructure. The Agency explained that the Zuba-Abaji-Kogi border road was prioritised because of its economic and strategic importance as a major link between Northern and Southern Nigeria, facilitating the movement of people, goods and services. The maintenance activities include desilting of the carriageway and hydraulic structures, vegetation control, evacuation of refuse and abandoned vehicles, provision of earth drains and filling and repair of potholes. FERMA said the drainage component was particularly important in reducing the damaging effects of torrential rainfall on the highway and preventing further deterioration of the road. The Agency expressed optimism that the intervention would improve motorists’ safety and visibility while strengthening its partnership with communities along the corridor. FERMA, which said the programme was approved by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. (Dr.) Chukwuemeka Agbasi, FNSE, FNIHTE, FNICE, reaffirmed its commitment to preserving federal road infrastructure and ensuring safer and more efficient transportation across the country.