The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bisi Kazeem, to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal.
According to a statement by the Deputy Corps Public Education Officer, Charles Edem, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, the newly-appointed Deputy Corps Marshal, is to represent the southwest geopolitical zone.
Kazeem, who had headed the Corps Public Education Office, is a seasoned road safety administrator who has held several positions of authority and attended so many courses both within and outside Nigeria.
He has a Master of Science in Transport Studies, Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Ogun State University (1996) and Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies, University of Ilorin (2015)
He is a member, Nigerian Institute of Management Chattered (2022), Fellow Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (2022), International Association of Chiefs of Police in the United States (2019); and Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (2018).
Speaking on the appointment, the Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, expressed delight over the height of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process and urged the appointed officer to show more commitment and rededicate himself to achieving the corporate mission of the Corps, which is to eradicate road traffic crashes and create a safer motoring environment in the country.
He stated that the exercise was part of the Commission’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work which is in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Corps.
Buy charged Kazeem to put in his best in the course of duty as the new rank calls for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.
On his part, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who approved the appointment on behalf of the Federal Government, expressed warm regards to the appointed officer.