By Miriam Humbe
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal.
Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal, Olusegun Ogungbemide disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday.
The promotion is expected to bolster the Corps’ leadership and operational effectiveness in promoting road safety and reducing crashes on Nigerian roads.
Out of the 18 promoted officers, three are to proceed on retirement with effect from today 19 May, 2025.
The 3 Officers are; Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) YK Nadabo, ACM JA Akpa, as well as ACM P Okoyeocha.
The remaining 15 who are still active in service are; ACM TL Bamigbayan, ACM JO Asolu psc, ACM AG Sanusi, ACM AM Hassan, CO Asom, ACM JW Toby, ACM I Abubakar pjsc, ACM AO Odeleye-Oladayo fsi, ACM OM Ibirongbe, FCNA, and ACM E Odiete.
Others are; ACM MO Olonusaye, ACM E SonAllah, ACM UA Ibrahim, ACM AR Aremu, as well as ACM JS Uduabba.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation said that the rigorous but transparent exercise that led to the success of the 18 senior officers is a reflection of the President Tinubu-led government’s commitment to strengthening FRSC’s management capacity.
Senator Akume said that the development will enable the Corps to tackle road safety challenges more effectively and efficiently.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, congratulated the newly promoted Assistant Corps Marshals on their well-deserved promotion.
He revealed that the recognition of their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly motivate them to continue working tirelessly to promote road safety and save lives.
He emphasised that FRSC remains committed to its mandate of promoting road safety and reducing crashes on Nigerian roads.
With the promotion of these officers, the Corps is better equipped to achieve its goals and make Nigerian roads safer for all users.
