The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded a major milestone in its human capacity development drive as a total of 120 senior officers have been elevated to higher ranks following the approval of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The promotion, which takes effect from 1 January 2026, re-echoes the Federal Government’s continued commitment to strengthening institutional leadership and rewarding diligence, professionalism, and years of meritorious service within the Corps.
Breakdown of the promotion 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 the rank of Deputy Corps Commander (DCC).
The 19 officers elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) in the exercise are: 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, fnarc, O.E. Joseph, R.E. Akpabio, U.B. Amaechi, A. Owolabi, Leye Adeboboye, fsi, M.O. Egbe, B.S. Akanji, F.O. Etta, and K Tsukwan. These promotions are in recognition of their exemplary service records, leadership competence, and sustained contributions to the advancement of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, while congratulating the newly promoted officers, described the exercise as a reflection of the Corps’ commitment to excellence, discipline, and structured career progression. He also charged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating higher levels of dedication, leadership, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He further emphasised that promotion within the FRSC is not merely a reward but a call to greater responsibility. He therefore urged the beneficiaries to bring their wealth of experience to bear in advancing the Corps’ mandate of reducing road traffic crashes and creating safer motoring environments across the country.
The Corps also directed all promoted officers not to adorn their new ranks until they are formally decorated, in line with established procedures.
This development marks yet another step in consolidating FRSC’s vision of building a highly motivated and result-driven workforce committed to saving lives on Nigerian roads.
