Ondo, Nigeria - In furtherance of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corporate Strategic Goal 2, which seeks to sustain strategic partnerships and stakeholders' engagement, the RS11.22 Owo Unit Command has paid a courtesy visit to Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State.
The visit, which took place on 16th October 2026, was aimed at strengthening the existing synergy between the Corps and the institution, formally introducing the new Acting Unit Commander, and exploring further areas of collaboration towards promoting road safety awareness.
The delegation was led by the Acting Unit Commander, RS11.22 Owo Unit Command, Chief Route Commander (CRC) Oladele Oyeyemi, and comprised the Acting Unit Head of Operations, ER Oloko; Unit TSO, DRC A. Ismaila; and SRMA AS Azeez.
The team was warmly received by the Acting Rector, Engr. (Dr) Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, alongside his management team including Dr. Ayodele S.K., Librarian; G.K. Agbede, Bursar; and Gbenga Asemuluyi, Administrative Officer to the Rector.
During the visit, CRC Oladele formally introduced himself as the new Acting Unit Commander and expressed appreciation to the Rector for the warm reception. He emphasized the need to consolidate the existing relationship between the FRSC and the Polytechnic through sustained cooperation and mutually beneficial road safety initiatives.
The Acting Unit Commander also informed the Rector of the forthcoming Safety Managers' Retreat, highlighting the importance of involving relevant institutions in initiatives aimed at strengthening safety management practices and promoting a sustainable safety culture.
In a demonstration of commitment to the partnership, the Acting Rector, Engr. Dr. Lawson Olorunwa Sunday, gave immediate approval for the sponsorship of the institution's Safety Manager to participate in the forthcoming Safety Managers' Retreat.
Furthermore, CRC Oladele discussed the proposed hosting of a Stakeholders' Town Hall Meeting as part of the 2026 Ember Month Road Safety Campaign. He explained that the meeting would serve as a platform to engage critical stakeholders, sensitize the public on the dangers associated with ember-month travel, and promote safe road-use practices.
Responding, the Rector approved the hosting of the proposed Town Hall Meeting at the institution, subject to the communication of a suitable date.
The Acting Unit Commander appreciated the Rector and his principal officers for their warm reception and their commitment to supporting the Corps' programmes, reiterating the Command's dedication to sustaining the partnership.
The courtesy visit was described as successful, as it provided an opportunity to formally introduce the new Acting Unit Commander and secure concrete commitments towards the forthcoming Safety Managers' Retreat and the 2026 Ember Month Road Safety Campaign.
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