FRSC partners Indian University for Mental Resilience Training for over 1,000 personal 

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to enhance the mental resilience and professional effectiveness of its personnel through a strategic partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University in India. The partnership, facilitated by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, will see 1,000 FRSC personnel undergo intensive training in stress management and emotional wellbeing.

The training aims to increase awareness of occupational stress and its impact on physical and mental health underscores the Corps Marshal of the FRSC Shehu Mohammed’s determination to safeguarding not only the lives of road users, but also the health and wellbeing of the Management and Staff of the Corps.

In a press statement made available to Nationupdate, 1,000 FRSC personnel will undergo intensive training in stress management and emotional wellbeing in August, 2025.

The training will equip FRSC personnel with practical tools for stress management, emotional regulation, peer support, and a culture of mental health awareness.

The Corps Marshall therefore stated, “Our personnel operate under immense pressure every day to keep Nigerian roads safe. By investing in their mental and emotional health, we are strengthening our 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 gain practical tools to manage stress, improve decision-making in critical situations, and promote a culture of mental health awareness within the Corps,” he added.

The programme facilitators will comprise mental health professionals including clinical psychologist,

research officers and administrative officer from the University.

It is expected 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 sense of 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.

The training is set to commence later this year and 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.

Recall that the partnership between the University and FRSC commenced sometimes in March with the training of some of the Corps personnel in Gujarat State of India.

As continuation of that partnership, 10 personnel are already finalizing arrangements for Masters Programme sometimes in August this year to study different courses among which include; information technology, cyber security, data management and traffic enforcement.

Undoubtedly, the partnership reflects the shared vision of Nigeria and India to build resilient institutions that prioritize the wellbeing of public service officers.