PRESIDENT TINUBU GREETS FORMER CORPS MARSHAL OF FRSC, MAJ. GEN. HALADU ANTHONY HANANIYA AT 84

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major General Haladu Anthony Hananiya (Rtd), on his 84th birthday, January 2, 2026.

Major General Hananiya enjoyed an illustrious military career, serving in various capacities, including as General Officer Commanding the Second Mechanised Division in Ibadan. During his years of service, he was appointed Defence Adviser to the Nigerian High Commission in London from 1978 to 1981, and subsequently served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in 1984—a period marked by the attempted kidnap of exiled politician, Alhaji Umaru Dikko.

He later served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, with concurrent accreditation to Somalia, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) from 1985 to 1987. He retired from the military in 1986.

Upon retirement, Major General Hananiya was recalled to national service by the military government to serve as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), a position he held from 1994 to 1999.

“Major General Hananiya was a humble public servant and military officer, ever ready to serve his nation and community,” President Tinubu remarked.

“As national leader of the Gongola People’s Forum, a socio-cultural association of all ethnic nationalities in Adamawa and Taraba states, he continues to play a pivotal role in providing leadership to his people.

“I pray that Almighty God will grant him many more years of life, good health, and continued strength to serve his people and nation,” President Tinubu added.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
January 2, 2026