Zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Zone 1, Bulus Darwang, on Wednesday advised senior officers and marshals of the commission to be professional in carrying out their assignments.

Darwang gave the advice in Kaduna after decorating some of the newly promoted senior officers of the commission in the zone comprising of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.

He also stressed the need for the officers and marshals to operate within the confines of the law while on duty on the highways to gain the confidence of the motoring public.

According to him, professionalism is key in achieving the FRSC mandate of reducing road accidents and ensuring sanity on Nigerian roads.

The commander also asked the newly promoted officers to consider their elevation as an impetus toward enhanced productivity.

Among the promoted senior officers in the zone were nine Deputy Corps Commander and 11 Assistant Corps Commander.

Responding on behalf of the promoted officers, Deputy Corps Commander, Stella Numa, thanked the Corps Marshal for the honour, adding that they would carry out their responsibilities with renewed dedication.

Family members and other well wishers of the promoted officers graced the occasion.

Also present were representatives from the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Prison Service, Nigerian Customs Service, Police and NSCDC.