The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the redeployment of 162 senior officers in what authorities describe as a strategic overhaul aimed at strengthening operations and enhancing road safety across the country.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to reposition the agency for improved efficiency and service delivery nationwide.
According to him, the redeployment includes the appointment of four new zonal commanding officers, alongside the reassignment of several sector commanders to key states and operational formations.
As part of the restructuring, the Corps Marshal also approved the appointment of a new Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), with Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri elevated from his previous role as deputy corps public education officer to lead the agency’s public communication and advocacy efforts.
The redeployment affects multiple states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, Kaduna, Bauchi, Imo, Benue, Yobe, Ogun, Delta, Osun, Kogi, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom, reflecting a nationwide scope of the operational changes.
The newly appointed zonal commanding officers include Assistant Corps Marshal C.Z. Mathew for RS5 Headquarters in Benin, A.L.O. Ruk for RS9 Headquarters in Enugu, B.S. Akande for RS10 Headquarters in Sokoto, and Leye Adegboyega for RS12 Headquarters in Bauchi.
In addition, several Corps Commanders have been reassigned as Sector Commanders to reinforce field operations. Among them are AP Longkam (Kaduna), O. Ogunjobi (Ogun), VA Kayode-Oni (Benue), PE Bedford (Edo), CE Edem (Delta), FA Ajatta (Rivers), FM Kalu (Akwa Ibom), SO Ordu (Bayelsa), T. Iliyasu (FCT), KB Kazeem (Kwara), LL Fagge (Kogi), ON Okoro (Imo), ST Adebayo (Osun), SD Kehinde (Oyo), I Baba (Yobe), and CS Luka (Bauchi).
Mohammed stated that the postings were guided by merit, experience, and the operational needs of the corps, emphasising the importance of placing capable personnel in positions where they can deliver maximum impact.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to improving road safety through effective leadership and strategic deployment of resources, noting that the restructuring is expected to enhance coordination and response across commands.
The Corps Marshal also charged the newly appointed officers to demonstrate professionalism, dedication, and strong leadership in the discharge of their duties, urging them to contribute meaningfully to the corps’ mandate of ensuring safer roads nationwide.
The redeployment marks one of the most extensive recent changes within the FRSC, reflecting a renewed focus on operational efficiency and public safety.
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