In a renewed drive to deepen inter-agency collaboration, the Zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, RS2 Headquarters, ACM Ann Oladayo, has hosted the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, at the Corps’ Zonal Headquarters in Ojodu, Lagos.

The courtesy visit, which comes at the peak of the Ember Months, was aimed at strengthening the already existing relationship between the Police and the FRSC, and at fostering greater synergy in the areas of road safety and security across Lagos and Ogun States.

Welcoming her guest, ACM Oladayo lauded the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for his impactful reforms and pledged to replicate his vision at the Zonal level.

She described AIG Fayoade as a man of integrity and commitment, adding that his visit would mark the beginning of a new phase of collaboration between the two agencies.

Oladayo said they are already seeing a reduction in crashes, but know the trend during the period of the year, saying as they enter the Ember Months, they must intensify operations, especially on the busy Lagos–Ibadan corridor and other major highways.

According to her, with the collaboration of the Police, they can better enforce laws on heavy-duty truck drivers, carry out joint patrols, and reduce fatalities on highways.

She outlined key focus areas including proactive traffic management, data-driven enforcement, and workshops for truck operators under the Road Traffic Safety Standardisation Scheme (RTSSS).

ACM Oladayo also appealed for greater cooperation from Police Divisional Officers, especially in recognizing Special Marshals and providing monthly data needed for operational planning.

In his remarks, AIG Fayoade praised ACM Oladayo as the first female Zonal Commander of RS2 Headquarters and commended her leadership.

He emphasised the importance of regular collaboration, particularly during the Ember Months when traffic and security challenges are heightened.

Fayoade said they cannot ensure safety and security in the country if they do not partner with one another, saying their duties are complementary; they must work together on accident scenes, joint patrols, and emergency response to save lives.

He announced plans to champion a joint workshop for junior officers of the Police, FRSC, and other agencies to foster better cooperation at the grassroots level.

“Lagos and Ogun are high-activity states, with Lagos being the nation’s economic hub. We must raise our performance levels and avoid rivalry. Regular interaction and joint initiatives are the antidote to ensuring safe and secure roads,” he added.

We need to be proactive; our activities and performance has to be at the highest level, and we do not need any room for bickering or otherwise. We must work together, and the only antidote to achieving that is to participate in our regular interactions, workshops, and meetings; collaborations AIG Adegoke Fayoade highlighted.

The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to sustained collaboration aimed at ensuring safer roads and improved public confidence during and beyond the Ember Months.