By Ahmed Ajikobi
The Kwara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday in Ilorin decorated 42 officers promoted to different ranks.
Decorating the officers, the Sector Commander, Uchechukwu Wihioka, told them that their elevation entailed additional responsibilities, and urged them to work harder to justify the promotions.
It is an added responsibility for the promoted officers. We are aware the corps operates on a tripod stand which is consultation, reward and punishment.
“To those who have missed being promoted, I want you to know that it is not that you are not working, but the creator does things in His own time.
“That is why we have to rejoice with these people so that in due course, you will also be celebrated.
“I urge you colleagues and the public to encourage the officers so that they will be more diligent in their duties,” he said.
Wihioka also said that about 3000 personnel had been deployed to roads, including the highways across the state, to ensure road safety during the Christmas festivities.
Four officers were promoted from the rank of Assistant Corps Commander (ACC) to that of Deputy Corps Commander (DCC).
Also, two Senior Route Commanders (SRCs) were promoted to the rank of Chief Route Commander (CRC) while four officers were promoted from Deputy Route Commander (DRC) to Route Commander (RC) just as five officers were promoted from Assistant Route Commander to Deputy Route Commander while 27 others were promoted to other ranks.
Speaking with National Pilot, one of the decorated officers, DCC Umar Adamu expressed his gratitude to God and the leadership of FRSC, adding that another responsibility has been added to his shoulder.
Similarly, his colleague, Obafemi Oluwafunke, said that it was a blessing to be elevated and given higher responsibilities while serving the nation.
