Crashes: Training traffic officers will improve road safety performance – Consultant
Dr Segun Musa, Chairman and Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy (GTP), says it is important to train traffic officers as it impacts positively on their service delivery and reduces road incidents that most times claim lives.
Musa, a former Lagos State Gubernatorial Candidate, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the forthcoming GTP training of traffic officers of the Lagos State Police Command.
According to him, the session is essential to infuse global best practices in the officers, as human induced mishaps and the dearth of trainings contribute to life threatening risks on the roads.
He described transportation as an essential aid to trade and commerce, saying the training was GTP’s corporate social responsibility intervention to better the society.
According to him, the session for the Divisional Traffic Officers (DTOs) of the Command will equip officers with Emotional Intelligence (EI) capabilities as they constantly relate with the public.
The training, planned for June 21, at the Bon Hotel, Ikeja GRA, has the theme: “Improving Traffic Policing: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence Skills”.
Musa said: “The innovative brand management kit to foster global multimodal systems, structures, strategies and policies through strategic collaborations and consultancy services will advance participants civil culture in service delivery.
“It will specifically focus on crucial issues such as developing self-awareness and self-regulation to manage stress and emotions effectively, enhancing empathy and social skills for better communication and conflict resolution,” he said.
Musa identified Emotional intelligence as a crucial skill set in law enforcement, particularly in high-stress environments such as traffic management.
“Analysts say officers with high EI are better equipped to handle challenging situations, communicate effectively with the public, and make sound decisions under pressure”.
According to him, investing in the EI of police officers is a proactive step toward creating a safer and harmonious traffic environment in Lagos.
“Applying EI techniques in real life traffic scenarios helps to de-escalate conflicts and promote cooperation,”
NAN reports that the GTP team, led by its chairman, had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, to seal the training arrangement.
According to the chief consultant, the police boss commended GTP’s move to partner the force to improve service to the public. (NAN
