By Goodluck Ikiebe.
The Federal Road Safety Commission has approved the promotion of 264 Deputy Route Commanders (DRC) to the rank of Route Commanders (RC) and 181 Assistant Route Commanders (ARC) to the rank of Deputy Route Commanders (DRC).
Our Correspondent gathered the approval came at the end of the meeting of the Commission on Wednesday which ratifief the resolution of the Establishment Committee of Commission on promotion of promoted officers, where the exercise was assiduously deliberated upon.
A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said the Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Bukhari Bello, who over saw the entire exercise, expressed delight over the attitude of precision and impartiality that formed the precursors to the whole process.
He, therefore,urged the newly promoted officers to show more commitment and rededication to achieving the Corporate mission of the Corps, “which is to eradicate road traffic crashes and create a safer motoring environment in the country.”
Kareem qouted the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi,as stating that the promotion was part of the Commission’s drive toward rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work, which is in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Corps.
The FRSC boss admonished the officers to be more committed, noting that their development in the Corps offered them the opportunity to shoulder more responsibilities, adding they needed to put in their best in the course of their duties, reminding them that the new rank called for “more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.”
In the same vein, the Commission during the meeting, also reviewed the first and second quarter performances of the National Drivers License Identity Management and Card Production System and pledged its determination towards enhancing the system.
Toward this end, the commission promised to make the processes for the acquisition of the National Drivers License easier for all applicants irrespective of their locations nationwide.
According to the commission,the move was to enhance the general performance of the system, adding that the Corps was keen in providing Mobile Drivers License Work Stations across the country.
“This move is geared toward entrenching ease of doing business, encourage patronage, and ensure the eradication of encumbrances encountered by applicants especially in remote areas,” it said.
The spokesperson also quoted the Corps marshal affirming that with the existence of the present Mobile Work Stations across the country, it became apparent that the demands of applicants within rural areas, where there were no capture centres would be met and the challenges they often encounter completely eradicated.
