10,000 FRSC personnel sit for 2026 promotion exam

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) conducted a significant promotion examination for 2026, with no fewer than 10,000 personnel participating across the country. This exercise marks a key achievement for Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, highlighting his dedication to staff welfare, institutional growth, and career development.

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The exercise, which was conducted using modern technology, was another of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed’s landmark achievements.

The examination was notably one of the largest in the corps' history, comprising 3,597 intermediate-rank officers and 6,408 junior officers, totaling 10,005 individuals. The process was underpinned by cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms, deliberately deployed to guarantee transparency, fairness, credibility, and inclusiveness.

According to Osondu Ohaeri, the corps Public Education Officer, the technology-driven approach eliminated bottlenecks and enhanced operational efficiency. This ensured that every eligible personnel had an equal opportunity to compete based on merit, competence, and performance. To further bolster transparency and adherence to guidelines, monitoring cameras were deployed across the 12 Zonal Commands starting June 14, supervised by representatives of the corps marshal and other officials.

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The promotion exercise, which he described as one of the largest in the corps’ history, was undertaken by 3,597 intermediate-rank officers and 6,408 junior officers, totalling 10,005 personnel across the country.

An innovative feature of the exercise was the seamless integration of officers pursuing academic and professional development programs internationally. Through advanced ICT deployment, these personnel were able to participate remotely, ensuring their educational pursuits were not disrupted. This initiative underscores the corps marshal's commitment to ensuring no eligible staff member is disadvantaged due to self-development or geographical location.

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The technology-driven approach eliminated bottlenecks, enhanced operational efficiency, and ensured that every eligible personnel was provided with an equal opportunity to compete based on merit, competence, and performance.

The promotion exercise reflects the corps marshal's strategic vision to cultivate a highly motivated, professional, and future-ready workforce. It aims to recognize and reward diligence, commitment, innovation, and excellence, thereby deepening staff confidence in the system and fostering a culture of productivity, accountability, and healthy competition within the FRSC.

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Through innovative ICT deployment, personnel on further studies were able to participate remotely without disrupting their educational pursuits.