SGF Approves Appointment Of 8 ACMs TO DCMs

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of 8 Assistant Corps Marshals, ACMs, to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal, DCM While 3 of the DCMs, are to proceed on immediate retirement.

In a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide in Abuja, the remaining 5 are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, South East, South West, North Central, and North West geopolitical zones.

The Officers to fill up existing vacancies are; Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele to represent North Central geopolitical zone, DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta to represent the South East geopolitical zone while DCM Sunday Iyamah is appointed to fill up the vacancy in the South South geopolitical zone. Others are DCM Yerima, to represent the North West geopolitical zone and DCM Abiodun Akinlade to now represent the South West geopolitical zone when DCM Adebisi Kazeem bows out in August.

The promoted senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement are; Deputy Corps Marshal Kingsley Agomoh, Deputy Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, as well as Deputy Corps Marshal Zubairu Mato.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation expresses delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process and urges the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the Corps which is to eradicate road traffic crashes and create a safer motoring environment in the country.

He states that the appointment is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work which is in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Hope Agenda regime.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed equally congratulates the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise, noting that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities.

He charges them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new rank calls for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.

The Corps Marshal promises to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps.

PR/Kayode Oyedare