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Emotions ran high and tributes flowed freely as Corps Commander Maxwell Kaltungo Lede formally bid farewell to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS1.3 Katsina Sector Command, drawing the curtain on a tenure widely celebrated for discipline, innovation, and life-saving impact on the state’s highways.
Lede’s exit follows a strategic redeployment approved by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, who has elevated him to the critical role of Corps Intelligence Officer at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja — a move seen as a reward for excellence and a boost to national operational coordination.
The colourful handover ceremony at the Katsina Sector Command Headquarters signaled both an end and a beginning, as Corps Commander AH Ibrahim officially took over the reins amid pomp and military tradition.
A ceremonial Quarter Guard ushered in the new helmsman, underscoring the importance of leadership continuity within the Corps.
In his inaugural remarks, Ibrahim pledged to consolidate on Lede’s achievements, describing his predecessor as “a symbol of success and excellence” in road safety management. He expressed confidence that Lede’s new intelligence role was “a right peg in a round hole,” affirming widespread belief in his capacity to deliver at the national level.
Delivering an emotional valedictory address, Lede reflected on his journey with gratitude and pride, emphasizing that the successes recorded under his watch were products of teamwork, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication by officers and stakeholders alike.
“Our mandate goes beyond enforcement; it is a moral duty to protect lives,” he declared, praising the courage of FRSC personnel who braved tough conditions daily to ensure safer roads across Katsina State.
He reserved special appreciation for the Katsina State Government, traditional rulers, the media, transport unions, and community leaders whose collaboration, he said, amplified road safety awareness and saved countless lives.
Lede also paid glowing tribute to the Corps Marshal for his visionary leadership, noting that the confidence reposed in him to serve at the national level was both humbling and motivating.
As he takes on his new assignment in Abuja, Lede expressed optimism about the future of the Katsina Command under Ibrahim’s leadership, urging officers to sustain unity, professionalism, and discipline.
“I leave Katsina with pride — this is a story of shared success,” he concluded, drawing applause from a hall filled with officers, stakeholders, and well-wishers.
With his redeployment, the FRSC signals a renewed push toward intelligence-driven operations nationwide, while Katsina bids farewell to a commander whose legacy will echo on its roads for years to come.
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