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FRSC Deploys Newly Promoted Officers
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Following the recently concluded promotion exercise conducted by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) where 36 senior officers were promoted to their next rank, the Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has approved the posting of the newly promoted officers and others to different formations of the Corps across the country.
According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, this posting is part of concerted efforts by the Corps to ensure proficiency, dynamism and excellence in service delivery to the motoring public.
Speaking further, Mr Kazeem gave the list of the officers posted as: Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) Julius A Asom, who was formerly the Special Assistant to the Corps Marshal, is now the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Special Duties and External Relations; Deputy Corps Marshal Kenneth Nwaegbe, former Commandant FRSC Academy Udi, now to head the Motor Vehicle Administration Department at the National headquarters; the former Zonal Commanding Officer, RS12 Bauchi, Deputy Corps Marshal, Shehu Alkali Zaki, is now the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Administration and Human Resources also at the headquarters of the commission.
Others are Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Ayobami Omiyale formerly Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS1HQ Kaduna to RS4HQ Jos as the Zonal Commanding Officer; the head of Number Plate Production Plant, Gwagwalada, ACM Oluwasusi Familoni is now deployed to the national headquarters as ACM National Vehicle Inspection Scheme (NVIS); ACM Angus Ibezim, who was the Sector Commander, Jigawa is now the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Man Power Development at the headquarters; the Zonal Commanding Officer, RS4HQ Jos, ACM Daniel Sayi, is now deployed as Assistant Corps Marshal Federal Operations; while ACM Jonah I Etuk is to take over as Zonal Commanding Officer RS12HQ Bauchi.
In the same vein, erstwhile Sector Commander, Rivers State, Assistant Corps Marshal Edward A Zamber, has now been deployed as the Commandant FRSC Academy Udi, while ACM Ann Marjah is to take over as Assistant Corps Marshal Administration at the national headquarters.
In addition, the former Commandant, Training School Jos, ACM Aliyu B Datsama, is now deployed as the Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS1 Kaduna, while ACM Umar G Ibrahim, the outgoing Sector Commander Kaduna has been deployed as the Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS7 Abuja.
Mr Kazeem also gave the list of Officers posted as Sector Commanders as follows: Corps Commander (CC) Ali Sule Tanimu, former Deputy Corps Public Education Officer is now the Sector Commander, Katsina sector command; Corps Commander Hafiz T Mohammed, former head, National Road Safety Advisory Council (NARSAC) is now the Sector Commander RS1.1 Kaduna; Corps Commander Francis Udoma formerly in charge of FRSC Estate, FRSC HQ as Sector Commander RS 9.4 Imo; and the erstwhile Sector Commander RS 4.2 Benue, Corps Commander, David Mendie to replace ACM Edward Zamber as Sector Commander RS6.1 Rivers.
Others are the outgoing Head of Operations, Anambra Sector Command, Corps Commander Uche Winifred Chukwurah, deployed as Sector Commander RS 11.3 Oyo; CC Aliyu Baba now Sector Commander Benue; CC Zubairu Mato is now Sector Commander Kano State; CC SN Orakwe redeployed to Plateau as Sector Commander; CC Frank Okwueze who was formerly heading the Awka production plant has now been made the Sector Commander RS3.3 Taraba; and CC S A Sale deployed as Sector Commander Jigawa.
Also, CC J A Owoade, the erstwhile Corps Commander in charge of Discipline at the national headquarters is now the Sector Commander, Zamfara.
Pursuant to this, the Corps Marshal expressed confidence in the ability of the newly posted officers to deliver as expected.
He therefore charged them to renew their commitment to service and ensure that they uphold the ideals of the Corps at all times.
Mr Oyeyemi also stated that this posting was a reflection of the Corps’ dynamic approach to service and unwavering determination to ensure that the roads were safe for all to use.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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