The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has approved the appointment of eight Assistant Corps Marshals (ACMs) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshals (DCMs) of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Olusegun Ogungbemide, acting corps public education officer, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Mr Ogungbemide said three of the DCMs were to retire immediately, adding that the remaining five were to fill existing vacancies.

He named the vacant places as the South-South, South-East, South-West, North-Central, and North-West geopolitical zones, respectively.

According to him, the officers to fill existing vacancies were DCM Clement Oladele to represent the North-Central geopolitical zone, and DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta to represent the South-East geopolitical zone.

“DCM Sunday Iyamah is appointed to fill up the vacancy in the South-South geopolitical zone.

“Others are DCM Musa Yerima, to represent the North-West geopolitical zone, and DCM Abiodun Akinlade, to now represent the South-West geopolitical zone when DCM Bisi Kazeem bows out in August.

“The promoted senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement are DCM Kingsley Agomoh, DCM Jonas Agwu and DCM Zubairu Mato.”

Mr Ogungbemide quoted the SGF, Mr Akume, as expressing delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process.

Mr Akume urged the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the corps.

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

Reacting, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, equally congratulated the newly elevated officers for their excellent performances during the exercise.

Mr Mohammed admonished those who were not fortunate in the appointment to keep their faith alive and be loyal to the system.

The FRSC Corps Marshal promised to improve the general welfare of the corps personnel.

(NAN)