FRSC mourns former Corps Marshal Dauda Biu

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mourned former Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu, describing him as a dedicated and disciplined officer who made significant contributions to road safety administration and the development of the Corps.

In a condolence message on its X handle on Monday, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said Biu’s career was defined by dedication, discipline and an enduring commitment to public service.

Biu, who joined the FRSC in its formative years, rose through the ranks to become the seventh substantive Corps Marshal, serving from July 2022 to May 2024.

Mohammed said the late officer demonstrated a deep understanding of the Corps’ mandate throughout his years of service, contributing to efforts to strengthen road safety administration, operational effectiveness and institutional development.

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He said Biu’s leadership had earned him a place in the history of the Corps, adding that his contributions remained part of the institution’s legacy.

“The contributions he made to the growth and development of the FRSC remain part of the collective legacy upon which we continue to build,” Mohammed said.

The Corps Marshal described Biu’s death as a significant loss to the organisation, noting that the deceased had devoted a substantial part of his life to public service and the safety of Nigerians.

He extended condolences to Biu’s immediate family, friends, associates and others affected by his death.

“On behalf of the management and the entire workforce of the Federal Road Safety Corps, I extend my deepest condolences to his immediate family, friends, associates and all those whose lives he touched.

“We share in their grief at this difficult moment and pray that Almighty God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.