The government also approved the promotion of 818 other officers to various ranks.
This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the FRSC spokesperson, Jonas Agwu.
The list of promoted officers includes eight Corps Commanders now elevated to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal, 56 Deputy Corps Commanders promoted to Corps Commander, and 63 Assistant Corps Commanders advanced to Deputy Corps Commanders.
Also, 10 Chief Route Commanders have been promoted to Assistant Corps Commanders, 63 Superintendent Route Commanders to Chief Route Commanders, and 186 Route Commanders have ascended to the rank of Superintendent Route Commander.
Furthermore, 89 Deputy Route Commanders were promoted to Route Commanders, and 343 Assistant Route Commanders were promoted to Deputy Route Commanders.
According to the statement, “The promoted officers include; eight Corps Commanders promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal, 56 Deputy Corps Commanders to the rank of Corps Commander and 63 Assistant Corps Commanders to the rank of Deputy Corps Commanders.
“Others include; 10 Chief Route Commanders promoted to Assistant Corps Commanders, 63 Superintendent Route Commanders to Chief Route Commanders as well as 186 Route Commanders 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 as well as 343 Assistant Route Commanders to the rank of Deputy Route Commander.”
Reacting to the promotions, George Akume encouraged the promoted officers to deepen their commitment and rededicate themselves to the overarching mission of the Corps – eradicating road traffic crashes and fostering a safer motoring environment across the nation.
The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, while congratulating the newly promoted officers, said increased responsibilities accompany each promotion.
He also urged those who did not receive promotions this year to maintain faith and look forward to future opportunities for advancement within the Corps.
“Every promotion comes with greater responsibilities to keep faith alive and hope for the best as opportunities still abound for promotion in the future,” said Biu.