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FRSC redeploys 46 senior officers
FRSC redeploys 46 senior officers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has redeployed 46 senior officers to different formations nationwide for effective performance in the agency.
This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem on Friday in Abuja.
Kazeem said that this was pursuant to the recent approval of the promotion of senior officers by the FRSC and the need to strategically reposition them for optimal performance.
He said that the redeployed officers were Assistant Corps Marshals and Corps Commanders, and were all expected to report to their new Commands on or before Monday, May 2.
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According to him, the redeployed senior officers include Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Chidi Nkwonta, former Zonal commanding officer RS6HQ Portharcourt.
“He is to take over as the Commandant, Federal Road Safety Command and Staff College (FCSC), Udi, Enugu State.
“ACM Chukwuma Njoku, formerly Corps Commander Personnel under Admin and Human Resource Department at the national headquarters, to now head Manpower Development unit under Training Department, National Headquarters.
“Ocheja Ameh, former Sector Commander Ekiti, now posted to become the Zonal Commanding Officer Enugu.
“ACM UI Ojeamiren, former Deputy Commandant FRSC Academy Udi, now Zonal Commanding Officer Osogbo, while ACM Jonathan Aderole Owoade, the erstwhile Sector Commander Kwara, now heads Port Harcourt Zonal Command, ” he said.
In the same vein, Kazeem said that 10 States would now have new Sector Commanders as follows; Corps Commander (CC) Kaugama Kabo, former Sector Commander Sokoto now Sector Commander Yobe.
He said that CC DY Dio was to proceed from Yobe to take over as Adamawa State Sector Commander.
Kazeem said that CC YK Nadabo was to hand over the helm of affairs as CC LGA Station Office at the Operations department of the National headquarters and assume duty as the Sector Commander Sokoto state.
Kazeem said that Borno state got CC IU Boyi as the new Sector Commander.
“Erstwhile Delta State Sector Commander, CC I Abubakar is now Benue state Sector Commander while CC Ubi Ushiet is to replace him as Delta State Sector Commander.
“Meanwhile, CC OE Joseph is to assume duty as the Sector Commander Ekiti State as CC FA Ogidan becomes Kwara State Sector Commander and CC SE Dawulung takes over the helm of affairs as Plateau State Sector Commander.
“Theman mnarc now becomes the Sector Commander Gombe State, ” he added.
The Spokesperson said that Uchechukwu Wihioka, former Corps Commander Admin in the FRSC Command and Staff College, was now Deputy Commandant, Federal Road Safety Command Staff College.
Kazeem said that Corps Commander, Joel Dagwa, the outgoing Registrar FRSC Academy, has now been appointed as the Deputy Camp Commandant FRSC Academy.
He said that Corps Commander Shamsudeen Sale , former Sector Commander Nasarawa State, was now Corps Commander Motor Vehicle Administration in the Headquarters.
He also said that DA Barde, former Corps Commander Logistics under the Technical Service Department in the Headquarters was now the Corps Commander Armament under the Operations Department at the Headquarters, Sector Commander Gombe,
He added that Ishaku Ibrahim, had become Corps Commander, National Road Safety Partnership FRSC Headquarters.
According to him, Solomon Agure, former Sector Commander Kogi, now heads Local Government Station Office under the department of Operations, FRSC Headquarters.
“More Corps Commanders were also redeployed including Ebenezer Guar, former Head of Policy unit of Policy Research and Statistics Department to now head Corps Provost in the National Headquarters,
“Olusola Ibirongbe, former Corps Commander Cash Management Office under the Finance and Account Office, now Corps Commander Finance and Account Unit under the Finance and Account Department.”
Kazeem said that the Corps Marshal implored the officers to remain steadfast in their commitment, upright in their dedication to duties, and to share in the FRSC vision of making Nigerian roads safer for all motorists.
He quoted Oyeyemi as enjoining them to play pivotal roles to ensure that they contribute their quota in enhancing the safety of lives and property of all road users.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Four Nigerian soldiers have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State.
The accident occurred on Thursday while the troops were moving across the mountainous terrain of the area, Zagazola reports.
The Emir of Mambilla, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju, was said to have personally joined in the rescue operation to ensure that the soldiers received prompt assistance.
Following the rescue, the injured personnel were evacuated to the 20 Battalion Barracks in Serti for urgent medical care.
Community members and traditional leaders in the area have expressed sympathy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the soldiers, while also calling for the safety of other security operatives on duty.
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UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software.
Workshops in Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Jos have been successfully completed, drawing participants from all the 36 States and the FCT and setting a strong precedent for what lies ahead.
These sessions equipped policymakers, regulators and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable and investor-ready electricity markets at the State level, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.
Reflecting on the significance of this initiative, the Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Mr. Chijioke Chuku,, stated that: “Nigeria’s electricity future depends on the capacity of our States to lead with vision, clarity, and technical precision. Through the workshop series, we are equipping States not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to take charge of their electricity markets. The NGF is proud to partner with UKNIAF in ensuring that the promise of the Electricity Act 2023 becomes a lived reality across the country.”
The sessions in the State Learning Workshops covered: The legal and regulatory pathways for setting up State Electricity Markets; Commercial models for private sector investment; Integration of State plans into Nigeria’s National IRP;
Practical training on the software platform for energy modelling.
The initiative drew from lessons learned in the course of UKNIAF’s work supporting the Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments—early movers in electricity market development—in setting up their markets.
It also drew from experience gained in the course of UKNIAF providing technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting both the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan, both of which were approved very recently.
With States now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely and strategic effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralised energy landscape.
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed three persons and injured three others in an attack on Galadi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Sources confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 27.
The sources said the bandits stormed the town, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the deaths and injuries.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilised to the scene. The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to Galadi Primary Health Care Centre for autopsy and treatment.
Meanwhile, a manhunt for the fleeing culprits has been intensified, as the bandits escaped before the arrival of the joint forces,” the sources said.
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