In a blistering start to 2026, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has fired a clear warning shot across the bow of the organisation: indiscipline, corruption and unprofessional conduct will no longer find refuge under the FRSC uniform.
Unveiling the corps’ reform and welfare agenda at the first parade of the year in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed declared 2026 a year of renewed commitment, sharper discipline and improved service delivery, insisting that the era of excuses was over.
Speaking directly to Officers and Marshals, the Corps Marshal reminded them that discipline, unity, professionalism and commitment to service were not slogans but the very identity of the FRSC. Every patrol officer, he stressed, is a moving symbol of the corps and operates under constant public scrutiny.
“Any form of indiscipline, incivility or decline in professionalism will no longer be tolerated by management,” Mohammed warned, drawing applause and sober reflection from the ranks.
He described patrol teams as frontline ambassadors of the organisation, charging them to be courteous but firm, professional but fair, and guided at all times by the corps’ core values of transparency, fairness, timeliness and service orientation in their dealings with the motoring public.
In a move aimed at tightening accountability, Mohammed announced that the FRSC’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Goals had been approved and released. All commands and formations nationwide have been directed to align their operations with the new goals through clear initiatives, actionable plans and performance-driven job binders.
Beyond professionalism, the Corps Marshal sounded the alarm on security, urging personnel to remain vigilant and security-conscious both on and off duty amid rising threats of kidnapping, robbery and banditry. Prevention and alertness, he said, were more effective than reaction in protecting lives and property.
On health and wellbeing, Mohammed advised officers to prioritise regular medical checks and subscribe to available health plans, stressing that sound health remained indispensable to effective service delivery.
He outlined management’s key focus areas for 2026 to include smarter operations, faster response to road traffic crashes and emergencies, and sustained welfare interventions. These include continuous training and capacity building, merit-based promotions, opportunities for further studies, renovation of command accommodations, prompt payment of salaries and allowances, improved deployment practices, better access to medical care, strengthened cooperative schemes and timely settlement of insurance claims.
Commanding Officers were directed to mentor subordinates, supervise effectively and lead by example.
Striking a confident note, Mohammed urged personnel to remain hopeful, focused and innovative, expressing strong optimism that 2026 would mark a decisive turning point for the FRSC , one defined by professionalism, credibility, improved service delivery and a better welfare deal for its officers.
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