1,000 FRSC, Police, Immigration, Correctional, Fire, Customs and NSCDC Personnel to Benefit from Capacity-Building Programme in Abuja, Udi
In a significant demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to building a professional, resilient and psychologically prepared law enforcement community, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deepened its strategic partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gujarat, India, through a 10-day international training programme on Stress Management and Emotional Well-being for Law Enforcement Officers in Nigeria.
The high-level capacity-building programme, which commenced today at the ICT Hall of the FRSC National Headquarters, Abuja, is expected to train 1,000 personnel drawn from the FRSC and sister law enforcement and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The 10-day training programme will be conducted across Abuja and the FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State, providing a broader platform for participating personnel to acquire practical competencies for managing occupational stress, strengthening psychological resilience, regulating emotions and improving effectiveness in demanding operational environments.
The workshop represents a significant step in the growing Nigeria-India partnership in institutional capacity development, leveraging the expertise of Rashtriya Raksha University, a national security and police university under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, mni, described the partnership as a strategic investment in the human capital required to sustain effective law enforcement and public safety in Nigeria. The Corps Marshal noted that the modern law enforcement environment places enormous demands on officers, who routinely confront road traffic crashes, emergencies, disasters, security challenges, casualties and other critical situations.
He said the responsibility of government does not end with equipping law enforcement personnel to perform their duties, but must also extend to ensuring that those entrusted with protecting citizens are mentally resilient, emotionally balanced and professionally prepared. According to him, “While we have traditionally focused on developing technical and operational competencies, experience has shown that sustainable effectiveness also depends on the mental and emotional well-being of those entrusted with safeguarding our roads and protecting lives and property.”
On his part, the Defence Advisor to the Indian High Commission, Col. Manoj Singh, who declared the event open on behalf of the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, stressed that psychological resilience has become a strategic requirement for modern law enforcement institutions.
He disclosed that bilateral relations between Nigeria and India date back more than six decades, noting that initiatives such as the training demonstrate how the longstanding relationship can be translated into practical institutional development.
According to him, the programme goes beyond conventional classroom training by equipping officers with competencies in stress management, emotional regulation, psychological resilience, self-management and peer support—skills that can directly influence operational judgement, professional conduct, crisis response and public service.
Also speaking, the Dean, School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University, Dr. Jasbirkaur Thadhani, who represented the Vice Chancellor of the University, assured the Nigerian authorities of RRU’s willingness to deepen and expand the existing partnership with the FRSC, particularly in the area of capacity development and institutional strengthening.
She noted that RRU places considerable value on international collaboration and knowledge exchange, stressing that the University is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the professional capacity, resilience and effectiveness of law enforcement institutions.
The participation of 1,000 personnel from multiple law enforcement and paramilitary institutions gives the workshop a broader national significance, bringing personnel from the FRSC, Police, Immigration, Correctional Service, Customs, Federal Fire Service and NSCDC together on a common capacity-building platform.
According to the Corps Marshal, the initiative reflects the reality that the safety and security of Nigerians require inter-agency cooperation, shared knowledge and common professional standards. He further noted that the programme represents an important dimension of the growing relationship between Nigeria and India, demonstrating how international cooperation can translate into tangible institutional development and improved public-sector capacity.
The Indian delegation includes Dr. Jasbirkaur Thadhani, Dean, School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University; Mr. Arsh G., Campus Director and Assistant Professor–Research (Criminology), RRU Puducherry; Mr. Kalpesh Sharma, Head, Sports Training–Strength and Conditioning; and Mr. Chandrakant Yadav, Head and Section Officer, Atal Incubation Centre.
The training is expected to contribute significantly to the development of a more resilient, emotionally intelligent and professionally prepared law enforcement workforce capable of responding effectively to the complex demands of modern public safety.
Signed:
Osondu Ohaeri, fnipr, fcai
Deputy Corps Commander
Corps Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja
cpeo@frsc.gov.ng
www.frsc.gov.ng
10 August 2026
