The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted a total of 120 senior officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional leadership and enhance operational efficiency.
The promotion, approved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and effective from January 1, 2026, underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding professionalism, diligence, and years of meritorious service within the Corps.
A breakdown of the exercise shows that 19 officers were elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 55 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) were promoted to Corps Commander (CC), while 46 Assistant Corps Commanders (ACC) advanced to Deputy Corps Commander (DCC).
Those elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal include A. Oki, N.S. Joseph, C.Z. Mathew, S.E. Dawulung, F.A. Ogidan, A.O. Ruka, A.O. Ugah, U.E. Oji, I.M. Bazzama, F.N. Theman, O.E. Joseph, R.E. Akpabio, U.B. Amaechi, A. Owolabi, Leye Adeboboye, M.O. Egbe, B.S. Akanji, F.O. Etta, and K. Tsukwan.
Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the promotion as a reflection of the Corps’ commitment to excellence, discipline, and structured career progression. He urged the newly promoted officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating higher levels of dedication, leadership, and professionalism.
Mohammed further emphasized that promotion within the FRSC is not merely a reward but a call to greater responsibility, charging the beneficiaries to leverage their experience in advancing the Corps’ mandate of reducing road traffic crashes and ensuring safer roads nationwide.
The Corps also directed that all promoted officers refrain from adorning their new ranks until they are formally decorated, in line with established procedures.
The promotion exercise marks another milestone in the FRSC’s drive to build a highly motivated and result-oriented workforce committed to saving lives on Nigerian roads.
