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FRSC Removes Kwara State Sector Commander Over Controversial Fuel Subsidy Comment
The subsidy removal has increased our budget and limited our movements which has affected our operations.
Abuja, Nigeria– The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has removed the Corps Commander in charge of the Kwara State sector command, following a controversial comment he made at a public event regarding the removal of fuel subsidy and its purported impact on the operations of his command.
Mr. Ogidan was reported to have stated in Ilorin, the state capital, a few days ago, that the removal of the fuel subsidy was adversely affecting the operations of his command.
While speaking at the conferment of Special Marshal on the Founder of Al-Hikmah University, The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) removed the Corps Commander in charge of the Kwara State sector command, following a controversial comment he made at a public event regarding the removal of fuel subsidy and its purported impact on the operations of his command.
The subsidy removal has increased our budget and limited our movements which has affected our operations.”
“However, the good story is that the issue is already getting attention and necessary response from the headquarters. Very soon, we are expecting an increase in our finances following the assurance from the Corp Mashal, Dauda Ali Biu,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mr Ogidan was recalled to the national headquarters of the commission, over his fuel subsidy comment, which the FRSC management considers as an act of indiscipline that is contrary to the organisation’s code of conduct and regulations on maintenance of discipline.
