SPECIAL MARSHALS

Volunteer Corps Structure

Volunteer Service
Understanding the administrative structure of FRSC Special Marshals

Special Marshals are the volunteer arm of the Federal Road Safety Corps, established by FRSC statute Sec. 10 (1). They are men and women of means, with proven integrity in society, able to influence their immediate environment in favor of road safety. Unlike Regular Marshals whose services are paid and pensionable, Special Marshals serve voluntarily. The Act empowers them to carry out patrol and other activities that ensure good road usage on our highways.

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13,053

Current Members

30,000

Target by 2030

12

Zones Nationwide

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

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Unit Level

Grassroot Level
The Unit Command is the grassroot level of the Commission. Special Marshals at this level are coordinated by a Special Marshals Unit Coordinator who is responsible to the Unit Commander. Each Unit must have at least fifteen members.
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State / Sector Level

State Administration
At the Sector level, Special Marshals are coordinated by the State Coordinator who is responsible to the Sector Commander. The State Coordinator's jurisdiction covers all Special Marshals at the Unit and State levels.
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Zonal Level

Regional Administration
Some Zonal Commands have two or three states while some have four. Special Marshals in each zone are coordinated by a Zonal Coordinator who is responsible to the Zonal Commanding Officer. The Commanding Officer administers through respective Heads of Special Marshals in the Command.
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National Level

Management Body
This is the Management body of the Special Marshals. At the National Level, Special Marshals are headed by the National Coordinator who is responsible to the DCM (SDER). The National Executive Council (NEC) comprises 15 members and holds meetings biannually with the Corps Marshal presiding.

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICES

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National Coordinator

Head of Special Marshals
Oversees the affairs of all Special Marshals at the National Level and liaises between Special Marshals and the Management of the Corps.
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Deputy National Coordinator

Deputy Leadership
Assists the National Coordinator in administrative duties and acts in their absence.
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National Secretary

Administrative Officer
Manages administrative documentation and correspondence for the National Executive Council.
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Assistant National Secretary

Support Administration
Supports the National Secretary in administrative functions and documentation.
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National Treasurer

Financial Officer
Manages financial matters and resources for Special Marshals activities at the national level.
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Public Relations Officer

Communications Lead
Handles public communications and media relations for Special Marshals activities.

KEY FUNCTIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Functions of Special Marshals

  • • Monitor road users and Road Marshals with constructive feedback
  • • Patrol highways and control traffic on group basis
  • • Participate in research activities relevant to road safety
  • • Organize workshops, public enlightenment programmes and campaigns
  • • Organize and encourage Road Safety Clubs
  • • Any other function assigned by the Corps Marshal

Qualifications for Special Marshals

  • • Have a personal serviceable vehicle
  • • Must be a licensed driver
  • • Must not have any record of criminality
  • • Must have a visible means of livelihood
How to Join

Visit the nearest FRSC Command and ask for the Special Marshal Unit

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES

Workshops

Annual state-level events with public enlightenment and presentations on relevant road safety issues.

Conferences

Held during the 3rd Quarter at Zonal level with presentations by eminent personalities.

National Summit

4th Quarter national event attended by Corps Marshal to chart course for better service delivery.

ACHIEVEMENTS & WELFARE

Key Achievements

  • ▶ Brought road safety awareness to all segments of society
  • ▶ Complemented Regular Marshals in patrol operations and traffic control
  • ▶ Made tangible contributions through donation of vehicles and patrol equipment
  • ▶ Serve as image makers for the Corps through advocacy

Welfare Benefits

  • ▶ Covered by insurance policy in case of death through road traffic accident
  • ▶ Protected by immunity provision in the Act
  • ▶ Shielded from liability for acts validly done while on duty
  • ▶ Access to annual programmes and training

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Patrons

This honor is conferred only on Executive Governors of States as Patron of Special Marshals and can be performed only by Corps Marshal and Chief Executive.

Honorary Special Marshals

Conferred on very important, highly placed individuals due to their notable and outstanding contribution to road safety. Every state has three (3) slots for Honorary Special Marshals in a year.

Patrol Operations

Special Marshals go out on patrols in groups on agreed days. The take-off point must be the Command office where they are issued Notice of Offence booklets and routes to cover. Special Marshals can book offenders and even prosecute, but emphasis is on public enlightenment.

Kit & Identity

All Special Marshals must be kitted with prescribed regalia and identity cards. The regalia is blue with reflective material, including a face cap with an arm band carrying their personal identification number.