FRSC: Rising Bribery Among Officers Worries Corps Marshal Dauda Biu

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has issued a stern warning to staff members against engaging in corrupt practices.

Biu, who gave the warning at the first quarter Corps Marshal strategy session with commanding officers in Abuja on Wednesday, said officers must uphold the integrity of the organisation.

He warned that any form of corruption would result in severe consequences.

During the session, Biu addressed instances of indiscipline among FRSC operatives, stressing that misconduct and untoward behaviour tarnish the organization’s reputation.

“I must address the observed instances of indiscipline among some of our FRSC operatives.

It is unacceptable for any member of our corps to engage in misconduct or display untoward behavior that tarnishes the reputation of our organization.

“We must hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism working with globally acceptable ethics within the rule of law and integrity at all times,” he stated.

Biu added, “The rising incidence of bribery among operatives is a stain on our collective integrity. Corruption has no place within our ranks, and we must take decisive action to root out this scourge from our organization. Let me be clear, any form of corruption will be met with swift and severe consequences.”

He further noted the need for officers to interact with motorists professionally, and address the perception of overzealousness and incivility.

The Corps Marshal said that positive relationships with the communities served by the FRSC are crucial for success.

Speaking further, Biu commanded officers for their dedication and hard work in 2023, pointing to important achievements including a decrease in road crashes, fatalities, and injuries.

He urged officers to remain vigilant in 2024, emphasizing the collective efforts and operational strategies that contributed to the successes of the past year.

“Furthermore, we must address the perception of overzealousness and incivility towards members of the general public.

“Our interactions with motorists and pedestrians should be characterised by professionalism and respect which should be seen around the purpose of humanity and empathy.

“Building trust and fostering positive relationships with the communities we serve is essential to our success,” he noted.

“Let me commend each one of you for your dedication and hard work throughout the past year.

“The statistics speak for themselves: a commendable decrease in the total number of people involved in road crashes by 8.3 per cent, a significant reduction in the number of fatalities by 22 per cent, and a noteworthy decline in the number of injuries by 10.2 per cent and the number of persons rescued without injuries increasing by 8.4 per cent.

“These achievements are a testament to our collective efforts and the effectiveness of our operational strategies thus far. However, despite these positive developments, we cannot afford to rest on our laurels,” the Corps Marshal said.