FRSC Promotes 120 Senior Officers, Elevates 19 to Assistant Corps Marshal

March 27 21:11 2026 by The Ajasa News Print This Article

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted 120 senior officers across various ranks, in a move aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and rewarding outstanding service within the Corps.The promotion, approved by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and effective from January 1, 2026, saw 19 officers elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 55 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) promoted to Corps Commander (CC), and 46 Assistant Corps Commanders (ACC) advanced to Deputy Corps Commander (DCC).

According to the Corps, the exercise underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to enhancing institutional leadership and recognising diligence, professionalism, and years of meritorious service.

Among those elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal 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, 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, congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing the exercise as a reflection of the Corps’ commitment to excellence, discipline, and structured career progression.

He urged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating higher levels of dedication, leadership, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Mohammed emphasised that promotion within the FRSC is not merely a reward but a call to greater responsibility, noting that the officers are expected to deploy their experience toward advancing the Corps’ mandate of reducing road traffic crashes and ensuring safer roads nationwide.

The Corps also directed that all promoted officers refrain from wearing their new ranks until they are formally decorated, in line with established procedures.
The FRSC said the promotion exercise marks another step in its drive to build a highly motivated and result-oriented workforce committed to saving lives on Nigerian roads.