India To Train 1000 FRSC Personnel On Stress Mgt

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs is to train One Thousand Officers and Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC on Stress Management and Emotional Well Being.

The move is to enhance the mental resilience and professional effectiveness of FRSC in Road management.

Speaking on the initiative in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed said training underscores the Corps determination to safeguarding not only the lives of road users, but also the health and wellbeing of the Management and Staff of the Corps.

“The capacity development program would increase awareness on occupational stress and personal stress, its impact on physical and mental health of Personnel as well as equip staff with practical tools for stress management, promote psychological resilience, emotional regulation, as well as foster peer support and a culture of mental health awareness”.

According to him, FRSC personnel operate under immense pressure every day to keep Nigerian roads safe, hence investing in their mental and emotional health is strengthening their capacity to serve the nation with professionalism, empathy, and excellence.

“The training program will leverage the world-renowned expertise of Indian professionals in stress reduction, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, combining modern scientific approaches with time-tested wellness practices.”

“Participants will also gain practical tools to manage stress, improve decision-making in critical situations, and promote a culture of mental health awareness within the Corps”.

He assured that at the end of the training, both Management and Staff will exhibit an increased self-awareness of personal stress triggers, improved skills in emotion regulation and peer support, strengthened community, and psychological safety
and improved capabilities to address crisis situation efficiently.

“This landmark collaboration reflects the shared vision of Nigeria and India to build resilient institutions that prioritize the wellbeing of public service officers, ensuring safer roads and healthier communities across Africa’s most populous nation”.

Mallam Shehu Mohammed stressed that the training will run in phases, in 4 specific locations including the FRSC Academy Udi, Enugu State, FRSC Marshal Inspectorate Training School, Owo-Alero with both physical and virtual learning sessions to maximize participation and impact.

Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji