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37-652: The FRSC is headed by a Corps Marshal who is appointed by the President with a four (4) year tenure renewable once. The current Corps Marshal is Shehu Mohammed. He is the 3rd career officer to head the Corps after Boboye Oyeyemi OFR mni NPoM and Dauda A. Biu NPoM . The Corps is divided into the Officer and Marshal cadres. The Officer cadre is saddled with the responsibility of leadership, planning and coordination at various cascading levels of command. The Marshal cadre

74-592: A Higher National Diploma in 1986 both at The Polytechnic, Ibadan . He did Postgraduate Diploma in transport management in 1993 and Master of Public Administration in 1995 both at the University of Lagos. In 2016, he got his Doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka . On 23 July 2014, former president Goodluck Jonathan appointed Boboye Oyeyemi as

111-510: A candidate must receive a plurality of the votes, as well as over 25% of the vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory . If no candidate passes this threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a majority of votes in the highest number of states. In the second round, a candidate still must receive the most votes, as well as over 25% of

148-553: A federation of three regions of the north, east and west, with Lagos as the Federal Capital. Each of the regions was headed by a premier with a governor as ceremonial head. The governors and governor-general represented the queen of Nigeria , Elizabeth II . On 1 October 1963, Nigeria became a Federal republic thereby abolishing its monarchy , but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations . An amendment to

185-533: A former military head of state, Olusegun Obasanjo , after being elected some months prior. Obasanjo served two terms in office. On 29 May 2007, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 13th head of state completing the first successful transition of power, from one democratically elected president to another in Nigeria. Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010 at

222-403: A four-year term, along with the vice president . Bola Tinubu is the 16th and current president of Nigeria, having assumed office on 29 May 2023. On 1 October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. An all-Nigerian Executive Council was headed by the prime minister , Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa . On 16 November 1960, Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first governor-general of

259-480: A leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of separation of powers , the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Presidents are typically viewed as leaders of their political parties, major policy making is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections. The president is directly elected in national elections to

296-590: A meeting of the Supreme Military Council , keeping the chain of command established by General Murtala Muhammed in place. General Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979 . In 1979, Nigeria adopted a federal presidential constitution. The presidency became an executive post, with powers similar to those of its American counterpart. The legislature

333-483: A person may be qualified for election of the office of the president if: A person who meets the above qualifications is still disqualified from holding the office of the president if: The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the president of the federation. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise

370-542: Is made up of the Marshal Inspectorate(MI) and Road Marshal Assistant (RMA). The MIs known generally as Inspectors serve as intermediaries in command between the Officers and the whole Marshal Cadre. The Officer ranks are as follows from the highest: All staff in the Officer and Marshal cadre are considered Regular Marshals. There exists an unpaid volunteer force known as Special Marshals who supplement

407-627: Is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria . The president directs the executive branch of the Federal Government and is the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces . The offices, powers, and titles of the head of state and the head of government were officially merged into the office of the presidency under the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria . Executive power

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444-530: Is vested in the president. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers. Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by the House , the presidency has primary responsibility for conducting foreign policy . The president also plays

481-408: The 15th head of state after winning the general election . He also served two terms in office. On 29 May 2023, Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 16th head of state after winning the 2023 Nigerian general election . The president of Nigeria is elected using a modified two-round system with up to three rounds. To be elected in the first round,

518-444: The 1960 Independence Constitution replaced the office of the governor-general with that of the president. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on 1 October 1963. The office at that time was primarily ceremonial, and the main duties of the president were on such things as receiving foreign dignitaries and opening Parliament. In a January 1966 failed coup d'état , a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu , overthrew

555-531: The Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of

592-535: The Commission generally relate to: In particular, the commission is charged with responsibilities as follows: In exercising these functions, members of the Commission have the power to arrest and prosecute persons reasonably suspected of having committed any traffic offence. Boboye Oyeyemi Boboye Olayemi Oyeyemi (born 26 November, 1960) was Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of Federal Road Safety Corps (Nigeria) from July 2014 to July 2022. He

629-469: The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of Federal Road Safety Corps (Nigeria) , replacing Osita Chidoka who was appointed Minister of Aviation. On 12 June 2018, President Mohammadu Buhari re-appointed him to serve a second tenure of four years beginning from 24 July 2018. President of Nigeria The president of Nigeria , officially the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ,

666-789: The Federal Government initiate a search for a credible and effective response to the challenge. In February 1988, the Federal Government established the Federal Road Safety Commission through Decree No. 45 of 1988 as amended by Decree 35 of 1992 referred to in the statute books as the FRSC Act cap 141 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), passed by the National Assembly as Federal Road Safety Corps (establishment) Act 2007. The functions of

703-407: The Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God. The president of Nigeria bears ultimate authority over the Nigerian Armed Forces as its commander-in-chief , in which the president issues military directives, makes defence policy and appoints

740-515: The Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by

777-510: The army chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon as the head of the new military government. In 1975, General Yakubu Gowon was deposed and Brigadier Murtala Mohammed was made head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria until his assassination in 1976. Upon his death, the chief-of-staff, Supreme Headquarters (equivalent to a vice president ) General Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office as head of state in

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814-542: The chairman of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) , the new head of state. In August 1985, General Buhari's government was peacefully overthrown by the Army chief of staff, Major General Ibrahim Babangida . Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council . On 26 August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. Ernest Shonekan

851-503: The course of road safety. The Act empowers the Special Marshals to carry out patrol and other activities that ensure good road usage on our highways. Just like their Regular counterparts, they can arrest and book traffic offenders as well as prosecute them when necessary. They can be identified with their blue high visibility regalia including face caps, high visibility jackets and arm bands. Special Marshals work strictly under

888-442: The federal and regional governments, killed the prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and tried to take control of the government. Nzeogwu was countered, captured, and imprisoned by the Army general officer commanding Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi . Aguiyi-Ironsi was named Military Head of State. In July 1966, a group of northern army officers revolted against the government, killed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, and appointed

925-590: The federal government. With the continued dangerous trend of road traffic accidents in Nigeria then, which placed it as one of the most road traffic accident (RTA) prone countries worldwide (the most in Africa) in 2013, the Nigerian government saw the need to establish the present Federal Road Safety Corps in 1988 to address the carnage on the highways. The unpleasant trend in the nation's road traffic system which resulted in an upsurge in road traffic accidents made

962-450: The functions of that office: I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of

999-589: The high command like the Chief of Defence Staff . The president determines the foreign relations of Nigeria , and represents the state in international relations, conducts negotiations and signs ratification documents. The president is an ex officio grand commander in the Order of the Federal Republic. There is a four year tenure with a two-term limit for the president in the Constitution of Nigeria . There

1036-630: The numbers of the Corps. The Special Marshals are the volunteer arm of the Federal Road Safety Corps. This volunteer arm was created by the same FRSC statute Sec. 10 (1)… “the Corps” which shall consist of such number of uniform and non-uniform members as may be determined, from time to time, by the Commission. FRSC Establishment Act (2007). They are men and women of means, with proven integrity in society, and able to influence their immediate environment (work place/community) in favor of

1073-460: The presidential villa, in Abuja , Nigeria, becoming the second head of state to die there after General Sani Abacha . On 6 May 2010, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 14th head of state. On 29 May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari , a former military head of state was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and

1110-412: The supervision of Regular Marshals. Prior to the establishment of the Federal Road Safety Commission in 1988, there was no concrete and sustained policy action to address the carnage on Nigerian roads. Earlier attempts in this direction were limited to discrete and isolated attempts by some states of the federation and individuals. Notable among the efforts to institute a formidable road safety program

1147-413: The vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in order to be elected. If neither candidate passes this threshold, a third round will be held, where a simple majority of the votes is required to be elected. Presidential candidates run for office with a running mate, their party's candidate for vice president. Chapter VI, Part I, Section 131 of the constitution states that

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1184-519: Was a bicameral National Assembly , comprising a Senate and House of Representatives . On 1 October 1979, after more than 13 years of military rule, Nigeria returned to democratic rule. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president. On 31 December 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic. Major General Muhammadu Buhari emerged as

1221-898: Was an attempt to modify the term limits in 2006 for Obasanjo, but it did not materialize. The president of Nigeria lives and works in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa . The State Security Service and the Presidential Guard Brigade of the Nigerian Army . The land transportation of the president of Nigeria is provided by the Nigerian Government . The president is driven on ground by the Mobile Police Force while closely protected by Department of State Security agents . The presidents of Nigeria have statutorily used

1258-659: Was appointed by the President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari for second and final term which took effect from 24 July 2018. Boboye was born in Ibadan but hails from Oke Ero local government area of Kwara State . He attended Baptist Primary School Ibadan, where he got his First Leaving School Certificate in 1975 and Christ High School Ibadan for his West African Senior School Certificate Examination in 1980. In 1983, he got his National Diploma in Electrical engineering and

1295-569: Was named as interim head of state. General Sani Abacha seized power from Shonekan on 17 November 1993, and became head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. On 8 June 1998, General Abacha died at the presidential villa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar became the new head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. On 29 May 1999, General Abdulsalami Abubakar stepped down, and handed over power to

1332-709: Was the creation in 1974 of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) by the then-military government. The impact of the commission was, however, not sustained. In 1977, the Military Administration in Oyo State, Nigeria established the Oyo State Road Safety Corps which made some local significant improvements in road safety and road discipline in the state. That lasted till 1983 when it was disbanded by

1369-604: Was the effort of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) between 1960 and 1965. The effort of the Nigerian Army in the training of its officers and men on road safety in the early 1970s also contributed to road safety ideas and consciousness in Nigeria: The Nigerian Army started the First Public Road Safety Campaign in 1972 when it initiated an annual Road Safety Week. The first deliberate policy on road safety

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