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Federal Government approves Dauda Ali Biu as FRSC Corps Marshal, reappoints Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG, others

President Muhammadu Buhari in the Federal Executive Council Chamber in the State House, Abuja

*President Muhammadu Buhari has approved fresh appointments for Heads of Federal Road Safety  Corps, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and National Lottery Regulatory Commission, among others

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved fresh appointments for  heads of the Federal Road Safety  Corps (FRSC), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).

Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), in a statement issued in Abuja, FCT, disclosed President Buhari had appointed Dauda Ali Biu as Corp Marshal/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FRSC.

Dauda Ali Biu, Corps Marshal of FRSC

Before the confirmation of his appointment, Biu was Acting Corps Marshal of FRSC.

He was the Acting Corps Marshal of the regulatory agency, a position the new Corps Marshal has held since July 2022.

His appointment by President Buhari makes the new Corps Marshal, the second career Staff to be appointed in that capacity, after Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi the immediate past Corps Marshal.

Biu was born in Zaria, Kaduna State. The seasoned road safety professional hails from Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State.

He joined the services of the Federal Road Safety Corps in 1988 and rose through hard work, dedication and commitment to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal and has held several positions of authority too numerous to mention.

This includes the position of Acting Corps Marshal, Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Finance and Accounts Department at the National Headquarters Abuja, among others.

The Corps Marshal holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State.The President has reappointed Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye as Director General,  NAFDAC .

Buhari as well appointed Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila as Director-General of the NLRC, among others.

Bassey stated: “President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the following new appointments /renewals: Dauda Ali Biu, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Corps Marshal/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – 23rd December,2022 for an initial term of four (4) years.

“Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Renewal of appointment as Director-General – 1st December, 2022 for a final term of five (5)years.

“Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Renewal of appointment as Director-General – 21st November,2022 for a final term of four (4)years.

“Engr. Bello Sani Gwarzo, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Renewal of appointment as Executive Director (Planning) – 23rd November, 2022 for a final term of three (3) years.

“Engr. Olatunji Babalola, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Renewal of appointment as Executive Director (Engineering) – 23rd November, 2022 for a final term of three (3) years.

“Engr. Adewale Adeoye, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Renewal of appointment as Executive Director (Planning & Design) – 23rd November, 2022 for a final term of three (3) years.

“Bashir Bala Zango, Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority, Renewal of appointment as Executive Director (Planning) – 23rd November, 2022 for a final term of three (3) years

“Mrs. Omonuiu Mary Nwabunor, Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority, Renewal of appointment as Executive Director (Agricultural Services) – 19th  December, 2022 for an initial term of three (3) years.”

According to Bassey, the President has congratulated all the appointees and urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their duties.

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