19/07/2025
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH DELIVERED BY SM ( DR) OLABISI O. DENNIS,THE NEWLY ELECTED STATE COORDINATOR OF RS2.1, LAGOS SPECIAL MARSHALS TODAY SATURDAY 19TH JULY, 2025 AT THE SECTOR COMMAND OF FRSC, OJODU, LAGOS
The Zonal Commanding Officer for Zone RS2 Lagos and Ogun of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oluwakemi Oladayo-Odeleye, fsi, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone RS2 Lagos and Ogun, Elder Solomon Olatunji Adeniyi, the Sector Commander RS2. 1,Lagos Sector Command, Corps Commander Hamzat Ganiyu Kehinde, my Predecessor, Pastor Olusegun Akintan, all the Senior Staff of FRSC present, the Outgone Members of the State Executives, the Newly Elected Members of the State Executives, all the Special Marshals present here today, dignitaries present, Members of the Press, distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
To God alone be all the glory!
I stand before you today with a heart overflowing with gratitude and humility to accept the responsibility and honour of serving as the State Coordinator of the Special Marshals in RS2.1, Lagos . This moment is not just a personal milestone but a testament to God's unfailing grace, divine orchestration, and undeniable presence in our affairs. I give God Almighty all the praise for making this possible. Indeed, without Him, we can do nothing, and with Him, all things are possible.
Today,by the grace of God,we're writing a new chapter of honour, a new chapter of greatness and a new chapter of innovative works.
Permit me first to express my profound appreciation to the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps,Shehu Mohammed, FCA,CPFA,mni for his visionary leadership, continuous reforms, and dedication to the growth of the Corps and the Special Marshal scheme nationwide. His drive for professionalism, innovation, and excellence has created a thriving platform for volunteers like us to contribute meaningfully to national development.
I also sincerely thank the National Coordinator of Special Marshals, Dr. John Ugbebor for his tireless efforts in coordinating and strengthening the Special Marshal structure across the federation. Your leadership has been instrumental in maintaining unity, discipline, and purpose within the rank and file of Special Marshals. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance.
Permit me to also recognize and appreciate the Zonal Commanding Officer for Zone RS2 (Lagos and Ogun States),Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oluwakemi Oladayo-Odeleye, fsi — an exceptional leader and a strategic thinker whose firm but fair approach has continued to inspire excellence within the zone. Your support, guidance, and dedication to the safety mandate of the Corps have been pivotal in steering the affairs of both states. We salute your service.
I wish to specially appreciate our beloved Zonal Coordinator,Zone RS2 ( Lagos and Ogun),Elder Solomon Olatunji Adeniyi,a true father to all Special Marshals in the zone, for his unwavering support, fatherly counsel, and consistent commitment to the growth of the Special Marshal project. Your leadership continues to be a shining light and an example for us all.
It would, however, be incomplete not to honour the memory of a great man whose legacy remains deeply etched in our hearts. I respectfully acknowledge the late SM Olusola Olojede, our former Zonal Coordinator for Zone RS2 (Lagos and Ogun), whose mentorship and exemplary service laid a strong foundation for many of us. May God continue to uphold his family and grant him eternal rest.
To our Sector Commander, the Sector Commander RS2. 1,Lagos Sector Command, Corps Commander Hamzat Ganiyu Kehinde, thank you for your inspiring leadership and for providing a solid structure within which we operate. Your dedication to safety, order, and professionalism encourages us to do more as volunteers complementing the Corps’ vision.
To my beloved brother, leader and predecessor, SM Olusegun Akintan, thank you for your support, your sincere heart, and for the intentionality with which you groomed a worthy successor team. Your strategic plans and structures laid a good foundation upon which we shall build. Lagos State Special Marshals are grateful to you, and we will not let your legacy fade.
Indeed, you have dropped a giant pair of shoes—shoes too difficult for any Special Marshal to wear. But through the grace of God, we shall succeed. We will strive not only to preserve what you built but to advance it to new heights, knowing we stand on the shoulders of your achievements.
To the outgone State Executive, I salute your sacrifice. You chose unity above personal ambition. You put Lagos State Special Marshals first, and that singular act of selflessness speaks volumes of your love for this scheme. Thank you for your maturity, understanding, and commitment to a greater cause.
To all our past Unit Coordinators, I say thank you. You stood by our team. Your wisdom, experience, and strong backing have brought us to this moment. We do not take it for granted.
To the present Unit Coordinators,Deputy Unit Coordinators and Unit Secretaries, your votes spoke loudly. You voted with courage, with vision, and with faith in what we represent. On behalf of my team, I say a heartfelt thank you. We are immensely grateful.
To all Special Marshals across all units in Lagos State — every single one of you — thank you for your belief, your dedication, and your service to our nation. You are the heartbeat of this project , and I want to assure you that your welfare is paramount in my heart. In the coming days, we shall unveil a robust agenda — one anchored on good leadership, inclusiveness, development, and open communication. We will run a government that listens, acts, and delivers.
Let me also take a moment to honour our Founding Fathers — the visionary pioneers who birthed and nurtured the Special Marshal scheme in Lagos State . Foremost among them are Aare Bisi Lawal, Prince Adenekan, and many others whose names may be too numerous to mention.
We thank you sincerely for standing with us on this journey. Your enduring legacy continues to inspire and challenge us. Your wisdom, prayers, and unwavering support remind us of our humble beginnings and fuel our resolve to go even further.
By the grace of God, we will not only sustain your noble vision — we will elevate it. RS2.1 Lagos Special Marshals shall, by God's grace, continue to lead as number one in Nigeria!
Once again, I thank you all for the trust reposed in me and my team. Let us join hands and serve Lagos with excellence, integrity, and unity of purpose.
God bless the Federal Road Safety Corps.
God bless the Special Marshals.
God bless Lagos State.
God bless Nigeria.
Thank you all.
SM ( Dr.) Olabisi O. Dennis,
State Coordinator,
RS2. 1,Lagos Special Msrshals.
