Barring any possible extension, the Corps Marshall, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Dauda A Biu is expected to embark on retirement leave any moment from now.
According to a memo from the Corps Secretary, Assistant Corps Marshal Susan A Ajonge, Mr Biu ought to have commenced his retirement leave by July 11 this year.
In the retirement notice addressed to the Corps Marshall, “your retirement from the Service takes effect from October 11 2023 after 35 years of service”.
He was therefore advised in the memo that “your terminal leave would commence from July 11, 2023.”
The memo which was titled” Pre-notice of retirement from service of FRSC, dated February 22, advised the Corps Marshall to liaise with the Corps pension office, Administration and Human Resources department RSHQ immediately for appropriate documentation.
Biu who was one of the pioneer staff of the Corps at FRSC inception is said to be lobbying for an extension of service.
He was second in command to the former Corps Marshal, Mr Boboyo who handed over to him last year.
Biu has been in charge of the administration and finance department of the Corps for eight years before his confirmation as the substantive Corps Marshal last year.
However, it was gathered that more than six senior officers are jostling to take over any moment he commences his retirement leave.
Biu who was one of the pioneer staff of the Corps at FRSC inception is said not to be in a hurry to retire as he is lobbying for an extension of service.
While he is lobbying for extension, those eyeing his seat are said not to leave anything to chance as they are seriously asking to replace Biu by October.
Efforts made to get the reaction of the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation did not yield results.