Communications expert, Ohaeri, takes over as FRSC public education officer

By Moses Akaigwe

In a strategic move to strengthen its public engagement framework, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appointed an accomplished communications strategist, administrator and operations expert, Deputy Corps Commander Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, as the new Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO).

The appointment underscores the corps’ renewed commitment to intensifying nationwide advocacy, reshaping public perception, and driving behavioural change towards safer road use across Nigeria.

A seasoned professional with over two decades of distinguished service, the new corps spokesperson brings a rich portfolio of experience spanning media relations, field operations, policy coordination and stakeholder management.

He served meritoriously as Media Relations Officer at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja for 15 years, where he played a pivotal role in projecting the corps’ image and amplifying its voice on critical national issues.

His operational credentials are equally impressive. He led key interventions as Unit Head of Operations in Keffi and Bida, and later served as Assistant Corps Commander (Operations) in the Kaduna Sector Command.

His tenure as head of Special Duties and External Relations further demonstrated his capacity to build high-impact partnerships and drive multi-sector collaboration.

A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Institute of Corporate Administration, the new CPEO is widely regarded as a thought leader in public communication. He is the author of the acclaimed book, “The Potency of Public Enlightenment Campaigns on Road Crash Reduction in Nigeria,” alongside several influential publications that continue to shape discourse in road safety management.

His reach extends beyond the corps, with active roles in national and faith-based institutions. He has served as PRO of the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja and as chairman of the publicity/media committee for the historic 170 years of Methodism in Nigeria.

His leadership trajectory is marked by excellence, including his outstanding performance as Unit Commander of the Lugbe Unit Command and his role as Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs.

Prior to this appointment, he served as Deputy Corps Commander in charge of Marshal Inspectors, Administration, and Human Resources at the FRSC National Headquarters, Abuja, where he made significant contributions to institutional reforms and personnel development.

A highly decorated officer, his honours include the prestigious Best Unit Commander Award (2022), multiple Leadership and Innovation Awards, as well as international recognition as a Peace Ambassador and Chaplain.

With this appointment, the Corps is poised to usher in a new era of proactive, intelligent, and results-driven public enlightenment campaigns.

His proven expertise, visionary leadership, and strong influence in the communications space are expected to enhance public cooperation, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and accelerate the Corps’ mission of reducing road traffic crashes to the barest minimum.

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