The Federal Government has approved the appointment of the spokesman for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bisi Kazeem, to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).

A statement by the FRSC Deputy Corps Public Education Officer, Charles Eden, on Friday, October 27, said the elevation was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume.

Akume said Kazeem would represent the South-West zone on the FRSC management team.

Speaking on the appointment, the Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, urged Kazeem to show more commitment and dedication towards eradicating road traffic crashes and ccreating safer motoring environment in the country.

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Biu said the promotion was part of the commission’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work.

The FRSC boss also charged Kazeem to put in his best in the course of duty as the new rank called for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.

Kazeem, who headed the Corps’ Public Education Office, is a seasoned road safety administrator who has held several operational and command positions.

He holds a Master of Science Degree in Transport Studies from Ogun State University, and Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies, from the University of Ilorin.

He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management Chattered, Fellow Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, International Association of Chiefs of Police in the United States, and Associate member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

The Star