COOU Secures FRSC Partnership to Establish Road Safety Special Marshals Unit
The Students Accident, Emergency and Safety Unit of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus, has secured a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to establish a Road Safety Special Marshals Unit at the university and its environs.
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The Students Accident, Emergency and Safety Unit of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus, has secured a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to establish a Road Safety Special Marshals Unit at the university and its environs.
The Head of the Students Accident, Emergency and Safety Unit, Dr. Afamnede Godfrey Oguechuo, MNASR, announced the partnership, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen road safety awareness, emergency response and community service within the university and its surrounding areas.
As part of the partnership, the FRSC has approved a 75% discount on registration fees for 25 qualified individuals who wish to become certified FRSC Special Marshals.
Dr. Afamnede has called on young, vibrant and service-minded staff of the university to take advantage of the opportunity to serve their community and the nation.
Benefits of Becoming an FRSC Special Marshal
Serving as an FRSC Special Marshal in Nigeria offers legal, professional and civic benefits. Although the role is voluntary and non-remunerated, the Corps provides structured welfare and recognition for its members.
- Legal and Welfare Benefits
Statutory Immunity: Protection under specific statutory clauses while performing official duties.
Liability Shield: Exemption from personal civil liability for actions lawfully carried out during patrols or traffic control.
Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance in the event of death or permanent disability arising from a road traffic accident while on duty.
Enforcement Authority: Full legal powers to arrest, book and prosecute traffic offenders, equivalent to those of regular FRSC personnel.
- Professional Development and Networking
Capacity Building: Access to specialised training in advanced traffic management, accident rescue operations and road safety research.
National Programs: Participation in fully sponsored annual national and zonal conferences, workshops and seminars.
Elite Networking: Opportunity to collaborate with distinguished professionals, academicians and community leaders within the FRSC volunteer structure.
- Community Impact and Social Prestige
Public Service: Direct contribution to saving lives through highway patrols, traffic decongestion and emergency accident response.
Advocacy: Platform to organise road safety campaigns, establish safety clubs and promote responsible driving behaviour.
National Recognition: Acknowledgment by the Federal Government as a person of proven integrity committed to nation-building.
How to Apply
Slots are limited to the 25 persons allocated to COOU.
Interested and eligible staff are encouraged to contact 0811 044 8741 for further information and registration.
