The Federal Government has approved the promotion of a total of 51 Corps Commanders (CC) and 49 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) of Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) in a landmark exercise announced on Thursday,
Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Olusegun Ogungbemide announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, the promotion was a significant boost in the human capital development drive as well as leadership structure of the FRSC.
He quoted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, as saying that the elevation was another significant stride to reinforce the Corps’ commitment to excellence, professionalism, and strategic leadership.
’51 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC), have been promoted to the rank of Corps Commander (CC), while 49 Assistant Corps Commanders (ACC), to the rank of Deputy Corps Commander (DCC),”he said.
The SGF, while expressing satisfaction with the transparency and merit-based approach of the exercise, commended the Corps leadership for maintaining objectivity and professionalism.
Akume urged the newly promoted officers to rededicate themselves to the Corps’ corporate mission of eradicating road traffic crashes and promoting a safer motoring environment across the nation.
He, however, emphasised that the promotion exercise reflected the current administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence, diligence, and hard work.
In his remarks, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, congratulated the newly promoted officers, stating that the recognition was as a result of their dedication and performance.
Mohammed reminded them that with higher ranks come higher responsibilities, and encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, service, and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
He also extended words of encouragement to those who were not promoted in the cycle, urging them to remain steadfast, loyal, and committed, assuring that their efforts would not go unnoticed in future exercises.
The Corps Marshal reiterated his commitment to enhancing staff welfare across board, calling on all FRSC personnel to remain focused and contribute actively towards the actualisation of the Corps’ strategic goals and safety mandate.
