President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This appointment was announced in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, dated May 20, 2024.
In accordance with Section 7(1) of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act of 2007, this appointment takes effect from May 20, 2024. Shehu Mohammed succeeds Dauda Ali Biu as the head of the corps. His tenure is initially for a period of four years, as stipulated in the Act establishing the commission.
President Tinubu has charged the appointee to bring his extensive experience to bear in his new role, leading the FRSC towards achieving its mandate of ensuring road safety across the country.
Here are the details of the appointment of Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) ¹ ² ³ ⁴:
– *Appointment*: Shehu Mohammed was appointed as the new Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
– *Letter of Appointment*: The appointment was announced in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, dated May 20, 2024.
– *Alignment with the Act*: The appointment aligns with Section 7 (1) of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act, 2007.
– *Effective Date*: The appointment takes effect from May 20, 2024.
– *Predecessor*: Shehu Mohammed succeeds Dauda Ali Biu as the head of the corps Marshal.
– *Tenure*: Mohammed’s tenure is for an initial period of four years, aligning with the provisions of the Act establishing the commission.
– *Task*: President Tinubu tasks the appointee to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.