Dauda Biu's Legacy in Road Safety and Staff Welfare

Dauda Biu, who served as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), passed away recently. He was remembered fondly by colleagues, including Kayode Olagunju, who recounted their first meeting in 1988 when Biu was the Zonal Accountant in Kaduna.

Biu was known for his straightforwardness, with a reputation for keeping his promises and supporting staff welfare through promotion incentives and project funding. He cleared outstanding bills for many officers without prompting.

In a recent encounter in Osogbo, Biu expressed pride in Olagunju's achievements after his decoration as Deputy Corps Marshal. After Olagunju's retirement, Biu reached out to offer him a consultancy role to help manage data and revitalize the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS), a World Bank-sponsored initiative aimed at harmonizing crash data across various agencies in Nigeria.