The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, has approved the appointment of assistant corps marshal Muhammed Kabo to the rank of deputy corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Jonas Agwu, the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the newly appointed DCM was to represent the North-East.

According to him, the SGF also approved the promotion of 818 other senior, Intermediate and junior officers of the corps.

Mr Agwu said the promoted officers included eight corps commanders promoted to assistant corps marshal, adding that 56 deputy corps commanders were also promoted to corps commander.

He added that 63 assistant corps commanders were also promoted to deputy corps commanders.

“Others include 10 Chief route commanders promoted to assistant corps commanders, 63 superintendent route commanders to chief route commanders.

“Also, 186 route commanders were elevated to the rank of superintendent route commander. In addition, the SGF also approved the promotion of 89 deputy route commanders to the rank of route commander.

“Three hundred forty-three assistant route commanders were elevated to the rank of deputy route commander,” he said.

Mr Agwu quoted the SGF as expressing delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that characterised the whole process.

Mr Akume urged the promoted officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate mission of the corps, which is eradicating road traffic crashes and creating a safer motoring environment in the country.

The SGF stated the promotion exercise was part of President Bola Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work.

(NAN)