FUE Zaria Vice-Chancellor Conferred with Honorary FRSC Special Marshal Membership, Demands Increased Road Safety Advocacy

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure, has called for sustained road safety sensitisation and orientation programmes for University staff and the general public to promote the safe use of roads.

Prof. Bunkure made the call when members of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshal, Zaria Command, paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday.

The Vice-Chancellor observed that regular road safety awareness campaigns would help keep road users informed about current traffic regulations, road signs, vehicle safety requirements, and other measures necessary for preventing accidents and traffic violations.

He expressed appreciation to the FRSC Special Marshal Corps for its commitment to promoting road safety and community service, assuring the team of the University's readiness to collaborate with the Corps on initiatives that would benefit staff, students, and the wider community.

Prof. Bunkure also commended members of the Special Marshal Corps for their sacrifices and voluntary service to humanity, stressing that community service remains a vital responsibility of public servants, with rewards both in this world and in the hereafter.

The delegation was led by the Deputy Zonal Coordinator of the FRSC Special Marshal Corps, Dr. S. M. Ahmed Omodara, an Associate Professor of Agricultural Science at the University. Other members of the delegation included the Unit 2 Coordinator, SM Bolanle Adeniyi-Oronsaye; Unit 3 Coordinator, SM Babatunde Areo; Unit 5 Coordinator, SM Mustapha Surajo, PhD; and other officials from the Zonal Office.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Omodara said the purpose of the engagement was to acquaint the Vice-Chancellor with the leadership structure and activities of the Special Marshal Corps, as well as to strengthen the longstanding cordial relationship between the University and the FRSC.

He noted that members of the FRSC Special Marshal Corps had consistently participated in various University activities over the years. He further explained that the Corps operates on a voluntary basis, with its members dedicated to giving back to society through road safety advocacy and public enlightenment campaigns.

Also speaking, SM Mustapha Surajo stated that the responsibilities of the FRSC extend beyond the enforcement of traffic regulations and the apprehension of offenders. According to him, officers regularly engage motorists, particularly long-distance drivers, encouraging them to rest and refresh during journeys in order to minimise accidents caused by fatigue.

As part of the visit, the team conferred an Honorary Membership of the FRSC Special Marshal Corps on Prof. Bunkure in recognition of his support for community service and his commitment to initiatives that promote road safety. The honour, they noted, is expected to further strengthen collaboration between the University and the Corps in advancing road safety awareness and community development programmes.