Lagos: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a collaboration with the Nigerian Army focusing on intelligence sharing and the organization of periodic workshops for security agencies. This initiative was revealed by Mrs. Ann Oladayo, the Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of Lagos and Ogun states, who also holds the position of Assistant Corps Marshal.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the collaboration will extend to other areas such as providing security cover for special operations, and the training and retraining of drivers to improve vehicle safety. Oladayo emphasized these points during her visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major-General Farouk Mijinyawa. The visit aligns with the FRSC’s 2025 Strategic goal two, aimed at enhancing the agency’s role in traffic management and administration across the nation.
Oladayo stated the corps’ willingness to leverage its expertise in training new Army recruits in driving and expressed interest in engaging retiring officers who may wish to pursue driving as a profession. Responding to the initiative, Major-General Mijinyawa acknowledged the Army’s extensive responsibilities but highlighted its success in stabilizing security within Lagos and Ogun states. He reiterated the Army’s ongoing collaborations with various security agencies, including the FRSC, Police, and Customs, to ensure the safety and security of lives.
The GOC assured the Nigerian Army’s continued support and collaboration with the FRSC to achieve mutual safety and security goals. In a related development, Mrs. Oladayo also met with the Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A, Lagos, ACG Ope Fatinikun. The discussions further explored inter-agency collaboration and synergy to enhance operational efficiency.
