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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have called for stronger partnerships and data-driven interventions to reduce road traffic crashes and improve safety across Nigeria.

They made the call at the 2026 Special Marshals Zonal Conference of FRSC RS-10, held in Sokoto on Saturday, with the theme, “Repositioning Special Marshals for Greater Impact Through Strategic Partnership and Data-Driven Road Safety Interventions.”

The Sultan, represented by Aminu Bala Sokoto of the Sultanate Council, urged Special Marshals to move beyond conventional volunteer activities and adopt coordinated, proactive and result-oriented approaches to road safety management.

He said collaboration among government agencies, transport unions, private organisations, schools, traditional rulers, religious leaders and community groups was essential to expanding public awareness and improving compliance with traffic regulations.

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The monarch described road traffic crashes as a major national concern, citing their consequences, including loss of lives, injuries and economic hardship. He stressed that addressing the challenge required collective responsibility and evidence-based interventions.

He noted that Special Marshals played important roles in public enlightenment, traffic management support, community engagement and emergency response but needed regular training, adequate safety equipment and motivation to perform effectively.

On the importance of data, the Sultan urged volunteers to identify accident-prone locations, dangerous driving behaviours and vulnerable road users through systematic observation and accurate reporting.

He advocated the adoption of digital reporting tools and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to improve communication, documentation and the deployment of road safety resources.

The Sultan also called for performance-based accountability, urging the FRSC to assess Special Marshals based on the quality of their activities, public enlightenment achievements, hazards reported and measurable improvements in road safety practices.

He said the success of road safety campaigns should be measured by their impact on preventing crashes and protecting lives rather than the number of activities conducted.

Similarly, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, called for stronger stakeholder partnerships and improved use of data to address emerging road safety challenges.

Mohammed, represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer of RS-10, Assistant Corps Marshal Fredrick A. Ogidan, identified population growth, increased vehicle ownership, urban expansion and changing road-user behaviour as factors requiring modern, technology-driven interventions.

He stressed that road safety was a shared responsibility that could not be left to the FRSC alone.

The Corps Marshal urged Special Marshals to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, transport operators, educational institutions, professional bodies, faith-based organisations and community leaders to improve road safety education, emergency response and post-crash care.

He also encouraged volunteers to improve data collection, documentation and reporting to ensure that road safety interventions were guided by reliable information rather than assumptions.

According to him, Special Marshals, as community-based volunteers and road safety advocates, were well positioned to support data collection, research, public feedback mechanisms and observational studies that could inform evidence-based decisions.

Mohammed further identified the 2025 Special Marshals Guidelines as an important framework for improving accountability, transparency, leadership development and coordination within the scheme.

He called for sustained capacity-building initiatives and adequate support for volunteers, commending their contributions to the FRSC’s efforts to protect lives on Nigerian roads.

Earlier, the Sokoto State Coordinator of Special Marshals, Sanusi Usman Wadata, said the conference provided an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to road safety through public enlightenment, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based interventions.

He described the gathering as a platform for strengthening service, partnership and collective efforts to save lives on the nation’s roads.

The National Coordinator of Special Marshals, Engineer Adaji Usman, whose message was delivered by Wadata, also urged members to remain committed to their volunteer responsibilities, particularly public enlightenment and traffic control.

The conference attracted representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Immigration Service, alongside sector commanders and Special Marshals from Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.

Honorary Special Marshals were also identified for decoration at a subsequent ceremony.

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