President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, who previously served as an Assistant Corps Marshal, will succeed Dauda Biu, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed’s appointment is effective from May 20, 2024. The initial term for Mohammed's appointment is four years.
The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission.
“The appointment is for an initial period of four years with effect from May 20, 2024, to the relevant provisions of the Act establishing the Commission.
“President Tinubu tasks the appointee to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment.”