The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, on Wednesday decorated 40 newly promoted personnel with new ranks. The ceremony held at the FRSC Badagry Unit Command, Lagos State.
The Ag. Unit Commander, CRC Taiwo Ekwo, who congratulated the newly promoted officers, said they were among those successful in the last promotion examination of the corps.
“Promotion is from God. To whom much is given, much is also expected. So, take your new ranks seriously in the discharge of your duties.
“As you move to the next level, there is a lot of responsibility that will come with this promotion. Therefore, I expect you to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
“Do not allow your promotion to get to your head thereby affecting your performance. Continue in the good work and God will continue to honour you,” he said.
Ekwo thanked the family of the promoted officers for the support and the love they had provided over the years which had enabled them to remain committed and dedicated to their jobs.
“Although, the promotion will definitely come with an increment in salary, however, the time you spend with your spouse may be reduced as a result of more responsibilities assigned to them.
“So, I thank your family once again, especially for keeping the home front and supporting you in all your endeavours,” he said.
The Asst. Comptroller, Nigerian Customs, Badagry Division, Mr Chigozie Uba urged them to always be courteous when dealing with the public and display utmost control especially with irate citizens because they were the first interactors with the outside world.
“Some people might want to provoke you but as a professional, do not give in to anger and manage the situation with calm and ease of mind because courtesy demands it,” he said.
The Divisional Crime Officer, Badagry, SP Cynthia Nzota congratulated the newly promoted personnel, charging them not to rest on their oars.
A former FRSC Area Commander, Badagry, retired DCC Sikiru Aduloju, said that promotion was not a right but a privilege and urged them to use their elevation to bring honour to the corps.
Aduloju also said that those who did not pass the promotion exam should not be discouraged but rather, see it as a challenge to excel in the next exam.
