By Ibironke Ariyo
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has stressed the significance of a healthy workforce to productivity and efficiency in the agency.
Mohammed made this known at the “Corps Marshal’s walk and jogging exercise organised for the officers and men of the agency on Saturday in Abuja,
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed has stressed the importance of a healthy workforce for the productivity and efficiency of the agency.
Mohammed made this known during the Corps Marshal’s Walk and Run exercise organised for officers and men of the agency on Saturday in Abuja.
The FRSC boss said physical exercise remains essential to strengthen the mental alertness of officers and men of the Corps while also improving the mental and psychological well-being of officers to effectively perform their duties.
He noted that exercise has become necessary to boost productivity as well as combat the high rate of road accidents and other related road violations.
This, he added, was essential, especially during the “ember” months, adding that the FRSC would continue to deliver on its mandate.
“A healthy workforce is essential for the agency to effectively deliver on its mandate to reduce road accidents and promote road safety in Nigeria,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the “hot months” according to the FRSC are September, October, November and December.
The Marshal stressed that the FRSC attaches great importance to the well-being of its employees, providing them with access to quality health services and promoting healthy habits.
“I believe this joint effort will strengthen the capacity of staff to deliver on the mandate of the Body enshrined in the constitution.
“A healthy workforce is essential to productivity and I want to call on all of you to prioritise your well-being. We must take care of our physical and mental health to carry out our duties effectively.
“I want to encourage employees to take advantage of the programme. Let us make our health a priority and I guarantee that our productivity will increase,” he said.
Mohammed announced that the FRSC would continue to prioritize fitness every month, while commending the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Adeniyi and his team for their participation.
He described the partnership with NCS on the fitness event as a “demonstration of collaboration and brotherhood,” adding that the exercises fostered discipline, loyalty and teamwork.
He, however, reiterated the FRSC’s synergy with other inter-agency collaborations in addressing the numerous challenges related to road accidents and other related crimes, in line with global best practices.
In a goodwill message, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, commended the FRSC for the monthly walking and running initiative.
Adeniyi said the exercise would go a long way in promoting healthy living among officers and boost morale for them to carry out their daily duties.
Adeniyi stated that “a healthy workforce is essential to the success of any organisation.
“I commend the FRSC for prioritising the welfare of its people and urge other agencies to do the same,” he said.
The NCS CG assured that the necessary legal framework is being created to partner with the FRSC to resolve common cases of vehicle theft and smuggling in the country for national development.
NAN reports that the event was attended by officials from both agencies, who expressed satisfaction with the initiative and the strengthening of inter-agency collaboration.
