The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau State on Wednesday, 11 June 2026, organised a one-day workshop in Jos aimed at helping women in uniform strike a healthier balance between their domestic responsibilities and official duties.
The training, organised for female personnel within the command, focused on improving productivity, emotional resilience, and workplace performance. Officials said the programme was particularly important, given that many women in the service are simultaneously managing demanding family obligations and public service responsibilities.
Held at the FRSC Plateau Sector Command headquarters in Jos, the workshop brought together female officers and resource persons to discuss strategies for achieving a better work-life balance and enhancing professional effectiveness.
Speaking at the event, the Plateau Sector Commander, Dr. Adelaja Ogungbemi, said the initiative was designed to strengthen the capacity of women in uniform, noting that female personnel play a “very strong and powerful” role within the corps. He explained that the training became necessary after observing that many female staff members were excelling in their duties but still required support to manage workplace and family pressures more effectively.
Dr. Ogungbemi said the idea stemmed from his commitment to promoting women’s empowerment within the command, adding that women constitute a significant proportion of the workforce in Plateau State.
“I saw a missing gap there, and I discovered that they will be able to do better if they were well informed,” he said, stressing that the workshop was designed to address those challenges.
He also acknowledged the complexities involved in balancing domestic and official responsibilities, noting that many people underestimate the demands women face. He described women as “stronger than men” in managing multiple responsibilities.
The Sector Commander expressed confidence that the training would improve participants’ confidence and effectiveness both at home and in the workplace.
“After this workshop, they will be able to raise their heads up high in their offices and at home,” he said.
Also speaking, Assistant Corps Marshal and Zonal Commanding Officer, Joseph Udoabba, said achieving work-life balance begins with providing women with equal opportunities to serve and lead. He noted that some FRSC zones are already headed by women, adding that this demonstrates the corps’ commitment to gender inclusivity.
“When preparedness meets opportunity, something great happens,” he said, urging participants to remain prepared for leadership responsibilities.
A paper presented by Dr. Joy Panle of the University of Jos, titled “Stress and Emotional Management for Working-Class Women,” underscored the importance of emotional well-being. She said that with the right skills and coping mechanisms, working women can effectively manage stress, regulate their emotions, and maintain high levels of productivity.
According to Dr. Panle, investment in emotional well-being strengthens resilience and contributes to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Olivia Dazyam, said balancing work and family life is not about attaining perfection, but rather about planning, cooperation, and mutual support.
She added that through “partnership, planning, patience, and prayers”, women can achieve success in both their careers and marriages.
