Process and Structure of the Formation of Road Safety Clubs in Schools

Structure of Road Safety Clubs in Schools:

Special Marshal:

The coordination of Road Safety Clubs falls under the control of “Special Marshals”.

Special Marshals are a Volunteer arm of the Federal Road Safety Corps. They are non-uniformed volunteers, typically civilians, who are empowered to manage traffic and have the same powers as regular FRSC marshals. They can be identified with their blue high visibility regalia, including face caps, high visibility jackets and arm bands.

They are men and women with proven integrity in their immediate environment.

The duties of Special Marshals are to;

• Organize and encourage the establishment of Road Safety Clubs.
• Coordinate, Sponsor, and Participate in Workshops and Road Safety Campaigns to increase proper road use awareness.
• To perform any additional duties assigned by the Corps Marshals and the Chief ExecutiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More of FRSC.

Vice-Principal:

In the Secondary School setting, the establishment and duties of forming clubs fall under the jurisdictionJurisdiction is the official power to make legal decisions, and enforce laws and judgements. or A jurisdiction is a state or other area in which a particular court and system of... More of the Vice-Principal as authorized by the Principal.

They are typically responsible for overseeing student affairs, which includes managing and supporting school clubs and ensuring alignment with school policies.

Club Coordinator:

A Senior Officer, usually a person who is a part of the management staff of the school, is assigned the responsibility of organizing the club and its activities. This Senior Officer serves as the “Club Coordinator”.

Patron:

A teacher is chosen to conduct the club activities, this teacher serves as the “Patron”. The Patron must be highly knowledgeable in the field of Transport and Logistics.

Some other duties of the Patron are to;

• Advise the School on Road Safety issues.
• Advise the School on Road Safety issues.
• Develop a Road Safety Plan for the school.

Process of the Formation of Road Safety Clubs:

• The process of getting members for the Road Safety Club (RSC) starts with the Special Marshals, Club Coordinators, and/or Patrons applying to their local FRSC Command for registration.

• The Special Marshal, Club Co-ordinator and/or Patron will conduct a meeting with all the students about the activities and advantages of joining the Road Safety Club (RSC). This meeting will cover the basics of road safety and the club’s objectives.

• Thereafter, students who are interested in becoming members of the club are asked to put down their names with the Club Co-ordinator or Patron.

• There will be positions available for students to be nominated for, to ensure the proper running of the club. These positions include: President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Public Relations Officer, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer. These Club Executives will create and plan the programme of activities for the year and seek approval from the “Club Co-ordinator”.

• New member applications are typically forwarded to the vice principal for approval and record-keeping.

• The Special Marshal or the Club Coordinator will officially induct new members into a road safety club.

The Special Marshal co-serves as the adviser to the club, but in a situation where the school has a knowledgeable Officer in the field of Transport and Logistics, the Special Marshal may not be needed.

The Road Safety is one of the clubs that the Federal Ministry of Education approves to be established and function in Schools. It is important that students are continuously encouraged to join the club.

The Road Safety Club falls under the 3^rd tier of the FRSC Operating System, as a result, their members do not Patrol Highways. It is the School’s responsibility to provide the appropriate resources required for the Club to enable it to carry out its activities.