The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has approved the promotion of eoght Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).
Out of the eight, however, three of the DCMs are to proceed on immediate retirement, while the remaining five are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, South East, South West, North Central, and North West geopolitical zones.
The officers to fill up existing vacancies are; DCM Clement Oladele (North Central), DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta (South East), DCM Sunday Iyamah (South South), DCM MR Yerima (North West) and DCM Abiodun Akinlade (South West) when Dcm Bisi kazeem bows out in August.
The promoted senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement are; DCM Kingsley Agomoh, DCM Jonas Agwu, as well as DCM Zubairu Mato.
The SGF expressed delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process and urged the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the Corps which is to eradicate road traffic crashes and create a safer motoring environment in the country.
He stated that the appointment is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work which is in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Hope Agenda regime.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed equally congratulated the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise, noting that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities.
He charged them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new rank calls for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.
He admonished those who were not fortunate this appointment year to keep faith alive and be loyal to the system.
Speaking further, the Corps Marshal promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps.
As such, he beckoned on all personnel to be of good cheer and put in great efforts towards the realisation of the corporate mandate of the Corps.
Signed:
Olusegun Ogungbemide, mni, FISPON, anipr
Corps Commander
Ag. Corps Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps
Headquarters, Abuja.
22 July, 2024.
