The Osun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) has trained 23 officers on technology driven-skills to address safety operations in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that officers from the Gbongan Unit Command were trained on technology advanced skills and handlings, while on rescue mission.
The acting Unit Commander, Dr Jude Odinfono, on Wednesday said the training was part of the new Corps Marshal’s programmes to address road safety challenges through modern technology-driven.
Odinfono explained that effective partnership with sister agencies and staff capacity development would minimise the high rate of accident on the highways.
According to him, no nation can afford to lose its productive citizens to preventable accidents, where over 75 percent of the victims are between the ages of 16 and 65.
“The policy trust of the new Corps Marshal emphasises the importance of training of staff to meet realistic expectations.
“Professionalism and expertise are indispensable in achieving the FRSC’s vision, eradicating road traffic accidents and creating a safe motoring environment in Nigeria,” he said.
He, however, said his unit would continue to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties on highways.
Earlier, the Unit’s Head of Operations, Mr Olu Olorunsogbon, said the workshop would strengthen the corps operational activities.
“The training would also enhance collective ability of the beneficiaries to respond to emergencies and save lives,’’ he said.
Two of the participants; Deputy Route Commander (DRC) Oluwaseun Ariyo and Assistant Route Commander (ARC) Adeleke Aworinde, who spoke to NAN, described the training as educative.
“We have acquired skills in proficient application of First Aid, immobilisation of fractures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation among other live-saving techniques,” Ariyo said. (NAN)
