The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of 8 Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).
The SGF also directed three of the DCMs to proceed on immediate retirement.
According to a statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Corps Commander, Ag. Corps Public Education Officer, the remaining 5 are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, South East, South West, North Central, and North West geopolitical zones.
"The Officers to fill up existing vacancies are; Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele, to represent North Central geopolitical zone, DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta, represents the South East geopolitical zone while DCM Sunday Iyamah, is appointed to fill up the vacancy in the South South geopolitical zone.
"Others are DCM MR Yerima, to represent the North West geopolitical zone and DCM Abiodun Akinlade to represent the South West geopolitical zone when DCM Bisi kazeem bows out in August."
The senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement, it said, included Deputy Corps Marshal Kingsley Agomoh, Deputy Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, as well as Deputy Corps Marshal Zubairu Mato.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, according to the statement, expressed delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process.
He urged the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the Corps which is to eradicate road traffic crashes and create a safer motoring environment in the country.
The SGF stated that the appointment is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work which is in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Hope Agenda regime.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed equally congratulated the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise.
Noting that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities, he charged them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new rank calls for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.
He admonished those who were not fortunate in this appointment year to keep faith alive and be loyal to the system.
Speaking further, the Corps Marshal promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps.
“As such, he beckoned on all personnel to be of good cheer and put in great efforts towards the realisation of the corporate mandate of the Corps." the statement stated