_By Adesakin Adefemi
November 25, 2025_
The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially appointed Superintendent Route Command Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole* as its new Public Education Officer, effective November 25, 2025. This move underscores the FRSC’s unwavering commitment to enhancing road safety across Ogun’s bustling highways, with a sharp focus on the high-risk Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Sector Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin* emphasized, “This appointment amplifies our mission: zero tolerance for impunity, fewer crashes, more lives saved.” The FRSC decries Ogun’s _57 road fatalities (March–May 2025)_—a grim reminder of preventable losses and vows aggressive enforcement of speed limits, mandatory helmet use, and night-driving regulations.
Odunsi-Oyewole, from Lagos State, brings a Master’s in Personnel Psychology, leveraging insights to sharpen driver behaviour interventions and foster safer habits. He succeeds Florence Okpe, the late spokesperson who served with distinction until October 28, 2025. The command lauds her legacy, pledging seamless continuity.
Expect intensified patrols, _anti-fatigue blitzes targeting drowsy drivers_, school outreaches, and _SOS drills on Lagos-Ibadan and Abeokuta corridors. Odunsi-Oyewole, seasoned in FRSC ops, says, “We engage people, not bandits… prioritize survival.” His psychology edge? _Smarter persuasion to cut risks_.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway a key focussees heavy trucks, night journeys, pedestrian risks. _Night patrols spike, checkpoints adapt. “Cut distractions, buckle up, avoid speeding,” Odunsi-Oyewole warns youth. Compliance saves lives
Report risky drivers, crashes, violations *confidentially via 08036684974. No detail is too small. “Safety’s a shared duty,” the FRSC urges neighbours, motorists. Partner us to curb chaos.
A tribute: Florence Okpe’s service lives on. This shift ensures no pause_—Ogun roads stay under watch. Community sensitizations ramp up in markets and schools.
With data-led strategies, the FRSC targets preventables._No excuses for crashes. Schools, markets, and churches join the drive. Odunsi-Oyewole: “Dialogue saves lives. Let’s act.”
The command will boost digital outreach and collaborate with local leaders. Expect visible patrols and youth engagement. Ogun residents: stay vigilant, report suspicions.