‘You left a legacy’ — Tunji-Ojo commends ex-FRSC spokesperson Bisi Kazeem

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, has commended Bisi Kazeem, retired deputy corps marshal (DCM) of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). 

Tunji-Ojo gave the commendation on Wednesday in Abuja, during the 11th valedictory lecture series and pull out parade in honour of Kazeem. 

Kazeem, who joined the corps on August 7, 1989, served as the FRSC spokesperson, corps public education officer (CPEO) for over 12 years, before he was appointed DCM training on January 22.

The minister described Kazeem as “a true patriot” who gave his all in service to the nation.

He added that Kazeem’s contributions to the FRSC have been immense, and that his legacy would be remembered for years to come.

“You have opened the door for better participation in the future. That is a legacy you have created. You might think you are retired, but you are not tired,” Tunji-Ojo said.

“Thank you so much for making FRSC better than the way you met it. And I’m so grateful to God that we have fine officers in FRSC to obviously continue from where you have stopped.

“And for FRSC, I sincerely believe you have a bigger role to play even within the internal security architecture of Nigeria.”

Shehu Mohammed, FRSC corps marshal, congratulated Kazeem for his outstanding career record and achievements. 

“Kazeem’s unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the FRSC, his leadership, expertise, and passion for road safety has left an indelible mark on the organisation and the nation,” Mohammed said.

“Your contributions to road safety in Nigeria will never be forgotten.”

Kazeem thanked the minister and the corps marshal for their kind words and praised the FRSC for providing him with the opportunity to serve. 

Kazeem, who delivered a lecture on ‘Resilience, Loyalty and Grace: How I thrived working closely with three Corps Marshals in the FRSC’, said loyalty earned him the trust and respect of his superiors.

He urged those still in service to remain loyal and committed to the country. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the FRSC and the nation. I am proud of what we have achieved, and I am confident that the FRSC will continue to grow from strength to strength,” Kazeem said.

“I firmly believe God’s benevolence is what has kept me going and made me successful this far. No matter how talented, brilliant and hardworking we are, we need God’s favour for success and progress in life careers.

“My loyalty to corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed is also one of the assets that has endeared me to him. For those of you still in service, if you are considered disloyal or found to undermine your superiors, you may not go far.”