The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved the appointment of three Assistant Corps Marshal (ACMs) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCMs), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Wednesday in Abuja.
The SGF said that the newly appointed senior officers were to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, North East, and North West geopolitical zones.
Akume said that the appointment marked a significant milestone in the Corps’ efforts to enhance its leadership and operational capabilities.
He named the Officers to fill up existing vacancies as DCM Aliyu Datsama (North West), DCM Pauline Olaye (South South) and DCM Attahiru Hassan (North East).
According to Akume, the appointment of the seasoned professionals would bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the FRSC’s leadership team.
“They are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the Corps’ strategic direction and driving its mission to reduce road crashes and promote safe driving practices.
“The appointment is part of President Bola 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,”he said.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, equally congratulated the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise.
Mohammed said 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 also admonished those who were not fortunate in this appointment year to keep faith alive and be loyal to the system.
The FRSC boss promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the corps while beckoning all personnel to be of good cheer and put in great efforts towards the realisation of the corporate mandate of the corps.
DCM Aliyu Datsama is presently the ACM in charge of Special Duties and External Relations. He has held several positions including Sector and Zonal Commanding Officer positions in different states and Zones.
On the other hand, DCM Pauline Olaye who is currently the Head, Project Implementation Office at the National Headquarters of the Corps is by virtue of her new appointment, the most senior female officer in the Corps.
She has held several positions of authority including the position of Assistant Corps Marshal, Special Duties and External Relations Department, as well as Zonal Commanding Officer Zone RS1HQ Kaduna.
In the same vein, DCM Attahiru Hassan is presently the ACM in charge of the Technical Service Department. He has held several positions amongst which include the positions of Corps Provost as well as Sector Commander.
