Security

Festive Season: OYRTMA Boosts Traffic Control

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By Olukayode Banjo

In its bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance road safety before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, has deployed 627 personnel to strategic locations across the state.

The deployment was part of OYRTMA’s efforts to minimize congestion and prevent accidents, with personnel stationed at key points, including major highways, market areas, and popular tourist spots.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya, Rtd, in his office at Secretariat, Ibadan.

He urged motorists to obey traffic rules, avoid night travelling, and exercise caution on the roads.

“We have zero tolerance for traffic management impunity,” Adekoya warned, citing reckless driving, overloading, and speeding as common causes of road traffic accidents.

Adesagba also reminded Okada and Tricycle riders to register for QR-coded jackets, warning that unregistered riders will not be allowed to operate from February 2026.

He also reminded the public to report any traffic-related issues to OYRTMA’s 24-hour hotline: 0704 700 0594 or 0912 888 8878.”

He therefore extends Christmas felicitations to the Christian brethren and wishes all residents a safe and joyous festive season.

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Transportation

Makinde Pledges Improved Standard of living in Oyo State

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By IIyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that his government would continue to come up with innovative ideas and build the right partnerships that would bring about desired development and propel the state into a great future.

He stated this at the official launch of the first phase of telecommunications and digitalisation partnership between a telecommunication company and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat,Ibadan.

Governor Makinde, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, noted that the partnership embodies the vision of his administration to use technology to address the challenges of governance, enhance efficiency and improve the quality of life for every citizen of the state.

He added that the innovation would create safer roads, reduce travel times, enhance the efficiency of the transportation network and also address challenges in road management through digitalisation.

The governor urged stakeholders to support the transformation and comply with traffic regulations and the state government’s efforts in digitalising and optimising the traffic management system.

Earlier, the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd), noted that the collaboration represents a giant leap forward in collective effort to enhance road safety, optimise traffic flow, improve the experience of every road user and also modernise traffic management system in Oyo State.

He added that the first phase of the partnership would introduce a series of cutting-edge initiatives aimed at enhancing the internal operations and overall traffic experience for Oyo State residents.

The OYRTMA explained that the initiatives would include the launch of the closer user group designed for OYRTMA staff to improve communication, foster collaboration and streamline internal operations.

Other parts of the initiatives are advanced traffic management infrastructure through deployment of state-of-the-art surveillance cameras at strategic locations across the state for better monitoring; real time traffic management and control centre for quick response to emergencies and controlling of traffic as well as provision of operational equipment for overall operational effectiveness.

Transportation

OYRTMA Flags off Ember Months Awareness

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 Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA says it will deploy over 15,000 personnel across the state to enhance a hitch-free festive period in partnership with other relevant stakeholders

The Chairman of OYRTMA, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi disclosed this while speaking at the flag-off 2022 Ember Months Campaign Awareness organized by the agency for private and commercial roads users held at Temidire Motor Park, New Ife Road, Ibadan.

He stressed that the campaign became imperative due to imminent Yuletide and the surge in traffic volumes that might result in gridlocks, offensive driving and attendant road traffic crashes.

According to the OYRTMA boss, the personnel, who would comprise officers, volunteers, Adhoc workers and mayors would provide safety and maintain the free flow of traffic within the state before, during and after the festivities.

Mogaji Fagbemi added that the campaign would also be conducted at churches, mosques and motor parks across the state.

In a short lecture delivered by a resources person to the drivers and transporters at the event, the Rector, Polytechnic Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi identified various factors that could cause road carnages and appealed to drivers to be cautious and intentional to prevent errors that could cause road accidents. 

In their goodwill messages, the representatives of the commissioner of police, FRSC sector commander, vehicle inspection commander and park management system, PMS, warned drivers against speeding, and substances that could intoxicate them, urging them to take cognizance of road signs to reduce carnages on the roads.

They equally urged the PMS executives in the state to continue to engage their members on the need to drive with care.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

OYRTMA Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of PDP Primaries

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As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State chapter holds its governorship Primaries tomorrow, Wednesday 25th of May, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a traffic advisory to members of the public who may wish to use the Lekan Salami Stadium/Dugbe axis of Ibadan, the state capital.

The Agency maintained that the advisory became imperative in order to ensure orderliness and reduce the stress of teeming road users along the axis and within the period the event which is billed to commence at 8.00 a.m. would last.

A press statement by the Executive Chairman of the Authority, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi says the step was sequel to a joint security/traffic management meeting held today by security agencies in Oyo State including the Police, DSS, Amotekun Corps, FRSC, NSCDC, Operation Burst and OYRTMA.

Dr. Fagbemi added: “By this notice, we implore members of the public to kindly note the likelihood of a relatively high volume of traffic in and around the Adamasingba axis of Ibadan metropolis because of the gubernatorial primaries of the PDP which we expect to draw a huge traffic flow to the area.

The OYRTMA boss sternly warned motorists to avoid indiscriminate parking along the Mokola-Dugbe, Danax Pharmacy-Sabo and Queen Cinema-Recreation Club axes, saying any defaulters would face the music.

“Any vehicle seen haphazardly parked along Mokola-Dugbe axis, Danax-Sabo, Queen Cinema-Recreation Club would be impounded and penalized for obstruction of traffic.

“Therefore, we beseech the motoring public to cooperate with our officers and other relevant security agencies as we shall be on continuous patrol to ensure a free and seamless traffic situation. “We regret the inconveniences this might cause some motorists, but we shall do all within our means to bring the impact to its barest minimum,” Dr. Fagbemi concluded.

Iyabo Adebisi

Yoruba

Gbogbo Ona to Jasi Gbogan Mapo Nilu Ibadan Niwon Ti Gbe Ti Pa

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Ona gbogbo to dari si gbongan isembaye ilu Ibadan tii se Mapo lawon to ba fe gba ibe koja gbodo wa ibo miin gba nipa bi Olubadan Keilelogoji (42), oba Lekan Balogun yoo se maa gba ade lola.

Eyi lo jeyo laodo ajo to n ri si igbokegbodo oju opop nipinle Oyo OYRTMA ninu atejade ti gbimo alase ajo naa fi sita.

Gbogbo awon ona yi ni yoo je titipa losan oni, ti won yoo sisis awon one naa pada lojo Abameta.

Awon opopona toro kan ni ikorita Beere lo si gbonga Mapo, ikorita Born Photo lo si Ojaaba, ikorita idi Arere lo si Ojaaba ati Itamerin koja si Gbongan Mapo.

Atejade naa soo di mimo pegbogbo awon agbofinro lo ti wa nikaoe lati fir ii daju per eto irinna je gaare.

O tun ro awon araalu pe ki won fowosowopo pelu awon agbofinro lati fir ii daju pe ayaya naa lo nirowo rose.

Babatunde Salaudeen

Security

OYRTMA, NDLEA Collaborate to Tackle Drug Abuse

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Parents and guardians have been admonished to closely monitor their children and wards in order to curb the prevalence of drug abuse in society.

The Oyo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mr Abdullahi Saeed, gave the admonition when he paid a courtesy visit to the chairman of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency, OYRTMA, Mr Akin Fagbemi in his office at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan.

Mr Abdullahi urged OYRTMA to always alert the NDLEA whenever it apprehends accident vehicles that conveyed unlawful drug consignment in order to checkmate drug peddlers in the society.

Responding, OYRTMA boss, Mr Akin Fagbemi promised that the agency would intensify efforts at ensuring that drug traffickers and other related vices are gotten rid of in the state.

Mr Fagbemi stated that the collaboration between the law enforcement agency and OYRTMA would bring about more positive developments in the state.

The OYRTMA boss was given an ambassadorial award for his support to the NDLEA in the fight against drug abuse.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

OYRTMA Strategises for Effective Traffic Coordination

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Oyo state Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has hinted of plans to deploy traffic warden post and cubicles to strategic parts of the state for effective traffic coordination. 

The Chairman of the agency, Akin Fagbemi said made while taking delivery of traffic control stands and post donated to the agency at its administrative headquarters, Secretariat, Ibadan. 

He said the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is doing everything possible to build a new Oyo State, which has become evident to all investors, by fixing infrastructures and paying attention to traffic management.

The OYRTMA called for more supports from other corporate organizations, which included a request for more donations of the traffic control stands to effectively tackle most strategic traffic places in the state .

The Police Stand Coordinator, Mr. Yemi Salako, representing the chairman of the donor organization, commended the agency’s efforts in the state, hinting that he is aware that the state is making proper use of the items earlier donated.

Mr Salako added that the initiative was part of the CSRs of the company in the last 27 years, assuring that the company is ready to do more for the state,

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Oyo Government Set Up Committee for Olubadan Burial

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The special committee set up by the Oyo State government to oversee the final burial ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji has assured residents of Ibadan and guests that would attend the ceremony of adequate security of lives and properties.

The committee, which was headed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Bayo Lawal was inaugurated on Monday 24th, January 2022 and has among members, political appointees, top government officials, representatives of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) and family members of the late Olubadan.

According to the statement by Mr Bayo Lawal, Saturday 12th February 2022 has been set aside as a Day of Tributes to celebrate the late Olubadan at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium at Oke-Ado in Ibadan, starting from ten in the morning.

Other activities lined up for the day include prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased by Christian, Muslim and traditional religious leaders, after which there would be traditional eulogies, tributes by selected personalities and groups.

There will be a documentary on the life and times of the late Olubadan to detail the views of the deceased on Ibadan traditional Chieftaincy law among other interesting issues.

“Let me at this juncture assure all guests, visitors and friends that will be attending, that adequate security is guaranteed before, during and after the event, all security agencies in the State have been alerted and mobilized, including the men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA), so as you have effective and free-flow traffic around the venue and adjoining roads within the Oke-Ado and Ring Road/ Liberty Road axis.

“It is, therefore, pertinent to warn trouble makers ad people that do not have anything doing at the event to stay away, as security agents will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who conducts themselves in manners that are likely to cause a breach of peace and order.”

The commissioner used the medium to invite great sons and daughters of Ibadanland within Nigeria and in the diaspora to join hands with the State government to ensure a befitting burial is accorded the late monarch.

While appreciating the State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for giving the committee the needed support and wherewithal to accomplish the success of the burial, the Committee Chairman enjoined members of the media industry to accord the event the needed publicity.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

OYRTMA Establishes New Operational Commands in Ogbomoso

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The executive chairman, Oyo state road transport management authority, (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi, says the authority has established a new operational command along Ladoke Akintola university Ogbomosho and four other areas in Ogbomosho to enhance safety on the zone’s road network.

Fagbemi said this on Tuesday while on a working visit to the agency’s new commands in Ogbomosho, adding that the new move will enhance administrative and operational effectiveness in Ogbomosho zone.

He added that OYRTMA has deployed more officers and men to the zone, considering the creation of the four additional area commands to oversee the authority’s activities across the zone.

In his words, Fagbemi said: “we acknowledge the significance of Ogbomoso zone to the growth of the economy of Oyo state. Therefore, it is pertinent we do all within the ambit of the law to ensure free flow of traffic in the zone.

Dr. Fagbemi said the mandate given to the agency by Governor Seyi Makinde is to operate effectively across the state, and not just restricting its operations to a zone, thus the creation of the new commands in Ogbomoso zone.

Meanwhile, Dr. Fagbemi during the visit also paid a courtesy call on the Ogbomoso north local government chairman, hon. Kabiru Akanji Adeoye who expressed satisfaction to the agency for its timely intervention in issues pertaining to effective road traffic management, crash prevention, post-crash care and general road safety matters in the zone.

The local government boss emphasized that the total clampdown melted on ‘one-way’ offenders by OYRTMA officials in the zone has helped to significantly zero down cases of road crashes and saved the lives of numerous individuals.

“before now, we only see and hear about OYRTMA’S activities in the state capital, ibadan but today, it is a great pleasure that the agency has not less than five specialized commands in Ogbomoso zone including the one newly created to ease traffic along the Ladoke Akintola university of technology (LAUTECH) and its environ”, he said.

Speaking further, he said: “also, OYRTMA routine operations has helped us reduce crimes through the checking of number plates and impounding vehicles, motorcycles etc without a fully registered number plate”.

Kayode Banjo

News

OYRTMA Deploys Over 100 Officers In Preparation For Cross Over

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In a bid to ensure an itch-free yuletide season, the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority OYRTMA, has deployed not less than 150 men and officers for a Special Night Operation aimed at ensuring a smooth cross-over night across the State.

A statement by the Executive Chairman, Oyo state Road Transport management authority OYRTMA, Dr Akin Fagbemi during a press briefing granted at the administrative headquarters of the Authority, Agodi, Ibadan. 

The OYRTIMA boss said that the influx of people into the state call for an enhanced operational approach from the men and officers of Oyo state Road Transport management authority OYRTMA, to ensure a seamless and accident-free yuletide season across the state.

He further stated that the deployment of 150 men and officers of OYRTMA for night operation during the yuletide season is in line to meet the urgent societal needs, particularly during this festive period.

Dr Fagbemi further explained that the exercise would be complemented by a standby emergency rescue operations team in of any emergency.

He implored Motorists in the state to drive safely and carefully as the agency hope the public takes full advantage of the agency social media handles and hotlines to get to the agency in time in case of emergencies as the agency is always on alert.

The Special Night Operation is specifically for the festive season which will focus mainly on the cross-over night between 9 am to 2 am.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Woman Slumps While Trying To Avoid OYRTMA

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A middle-aged woman reportedly slumped in her car this afternoon at the premises of the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, Dugbe in Ibadan.

Eyewitnesses said the woman, whose identity remained unknown, had parked her car, a Corolla, by one of the shops bordering NIPOST to buy some goods.

Meanwhile, personnel of Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency, OYRTMA, were allegedly towing a vehicle parked in front of the woman’s car.

On being alerted, she ran to her car, then hurriedly drove off from the scene, and entered into NIPOST, where she slumped in her car.

They added that men of the Nigeria Police eventually came round to rush the woman to an unidentified hospital.

Simeon Ugbodovon/Abisola Oluremi

Transportation

Adamasingba Unveiling: OYRTMA Warns Commuters Of Heavy Traffic

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Members of the motoring public and general commuters traveling from or to Ibadan Metropolis through Adamasingba have been notified of the anticipated heavy traffic due to the official commissioning of the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium by Governor Seyi Makinde.

A statement by the chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Mr. Akin Fagbemi says the commissioning is expected to witness an influx of dignitaries from all walks of life and thus is envisaged to cause slow flow of vehicular movement during the period of 10am-10pm of 1st September, 2021.

It notes all the concerned authorities are making frantic efforts to mitigate the effect of the exercise on traffic flow adding that men and officers of OYRTMA would be strategically positioned to ease the traffic.

The statement advises motorists, travelers and the general public to use alternative routes boycotting Adamasingba during the stipulated period.

OYRTMA therefore solicits maximum cooperation of the motoring public on this development.

Iyabo Adebsi

Transportation

OYRTMA Goes Tough On One-Way Traffic Defaulters

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Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA is to ensure enforcement on zero tolerance to one-way traffic defaulters across the state.

The Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Mr. Akin Fagbemi, stated this while addressing Governor’s Office correspondents at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan.

Mr. Fagbemi expressed regrets over the exponential increase in the number of road traffic accidents attributed to one-way-driving particularly in Ibadan metropolis.

The  OYRTMA boss explained that the agency has  directed all Area and Zonal Commanders of the Authority across the Thirty-Three LGAs to impound any vehicle, tricycle or motorcycle found culpable of the act stating emphatically that defaulters would not only be prosecuted but stands a chance of forfeiting their vehicles.

Mr Fagbemi said the management of the Authority has resolved to subject offenders found guilty of one-way-traffic to face the full wrath of the law through a doubled fine totaling a minimum of Fifty-Thousand Naira Only (N50,000.00) or risk complete forfeiture of the vehicle or machine involved, as the case may be.

The OYRTMA Boss noted the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority Law 2009 is presently being reviewed to meet trending global standard in the specific areas of effective transport management, advocacy and disciplinary actions against traffic offenders.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

NSCDC, OYTRMA, Vigilantes, Takeover Traffic Control Duties in Ibadan

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Officers of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency, OYRTMA, vigilantes and some individuals have assumed the position of traffic warden in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The officers assumed the position of traffic control following the absence of traffic wardens from their duties in the wake of #EndSARS protests.

This was to put an end to heavy traffic gridlock the city had been witnessing since Monday.

A visit to Oke-Ado, Challenge, Mokola, Ojoo, Dugbe and other areas of Ibadan showed that the officers despite not being in uniforms, were able to control the traffic.

A motorist, Mr Tajudeen Alabi said the officers were able to ease the stress that many motorists went through last weekend.

Reacting, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Oyo State, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi said the command withdrew the traffic wardens from the road during the #EndSARS protest in order to curb mob action from protesters.

Mr Fadeyi said now that normalcy has returned to the state, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu has begun the re-deployment of officers to the road to reduce traffic and other road mishaps.

The Oyo State PPRO called on members of the public to eschew violence and embrace peace for the betterment of the society.

Abisola Oluremi

Transportation

Oyo Govt. to Commercial Transport Operators: Comply with Official State Colour or…

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Oyo state government has directed all commercial vehicle, tricycle and motorbike operators to comply with the state official colour within fourteen days or face sanction. 

The chairman of Oyo State Road and Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi gave the hint during a meeting with stakeholders at the state secretariat.

Dr Fagbemi also affirmed that the directive was for security reasons and to differentiate between authentic transporters and imposters who would hide under being commercial transport provider to carry out evil acts. 

He said plans were underway to create and align various commercial transporters into designated routes for orderliness and ease of mobility in the state. 

Representatives of the various stakeholders and associations applauded the state government for the initiative and promised to ensure their members comply within the specified time frame.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

OYHA Wants Oyo Govt to End Indiscriminate Parking

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Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has urged the executive arm of government through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Oyo State Road Transport Maintenance Authority (OYRTMA) to come up with policy mechanism on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for car parks management. 

This followed a motion moved by the member representing Afijio state constituency, Mr. Seyi Adisa aimed at preventing indiscriminate parking of vehicles by to the road users.

Mr. Ogundoyin also urged the state Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism to embark on orientation for road users on road regulations, statutes and the state non-tolerance posture to breaching road rules and regulations.

Presenting the motion, Mr. Adisa explained that the habit of indiscriminate parking of motorists and inadequate motor parks has seriously militated against the efforts of the officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, who are noted for effective discharge of their duties. 

Contributing, the minority leader, Mr. Asimiyu Alarape commended the OYRTMA on their effective maintenance of road activities in the Akinyele area of the state.

He appealed that such competence should be directed towards vehicular activities in other towns of the state such as Sabo in Ogbomoso and Ile-Ikara in Oyo town.

Mosope Kehinde

Transportation

Desist from blocking government roads for your “Owanbe” – Oyo Government

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Oyo State Government has warned event planners, owners of event centres, religious centres and club owners to desist from indiscriminate closure of public roads to prevent gridlocks around them.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Dr. Akin Fagbemi said this when he led a special operations team to commence enforcement against the unauthorized, deliberate and willful blockade of government roads for social events across the state.

Dr. Fagbemi said the present government completely frowned at the willful disregard to extant laws and regulations guiding the usage of public facilities including roads and other infrastructures.

The Executive Chairman noted that the rampant case of unauthorized blockade of government roads across the state is a punishable offence which attracts penalties as spelt out in the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority Act 2009.

Dr. Fagbemi said the state government would deal with any individual or groups who willfully barricade government roads under the law thereby creating avoidable traffic bottlenecks at strategic areas across the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

OYRTMA: Operate Illegal Parks, Go to Jail

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Oyo State Government says it will prosecute any individual found culpable of running parallel and illegal parks in the state.

A statement issued by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi in Ibadan also expresses government’s resolve to impound any vehicle found within premises of such illegal parks. 

Dr Akin Fagbemi strongly warned individuals or groups planning to run parallel and illegal parks in the State to desist.

This is sequel to the directive of the Oyo State Government on the creation of New Park Management System.

The statement implores all commercial vehicle operators across the State to corporate with the new Park Managers in a bid to ensure free flow of human and vehicular traffic in the state. 

It enjoins the good people of Oyo State to go about their legitimate businesses as there is no cause for alarm.

Transportation

We will control influx of Okada and Keke – OYRTMA Boss

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Oyo State Government has pledged to strictly control the influx and operations of commercial motorcycles in the state following the ban of operations of commercial motorcycles in neighboring Lagos state.

Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi said this in an interview with newsmen in Ibadan.

Dr. Fagbemi while noting that the agency awaits the position of Governor Seyi Makinde on the proscription or otherwise of motorcycles within the major highways in the state said OYRTMA was on top of its game.

Dr. Fagbemi disclosed that OYRTMA has put in place measures to have a central database of all commercial cabs, tricycles and motorcycle operators within the state to identity operators and their vehicles.

He said measures were at an advanced stage to kick-start the routing of all commercial cabs, tricycles, and motorcycles across the State. 

This according to him would enhance easy identification in cases of stolen vehicles/motorcycles, road crashes and operational axis.

Similarly, Dr. Fagbemi said with the support of sister security agencies, OYRTMA would continue with its “Special Operation-one-Passenger” (SOOP), which directs motorcycle operators within the state to carry only one passenger as against the common practice of two or more passengers.

The statement added that the operation, which started January 2020, has brought to book with over two hundred offenders who are presently facing Mobile Magistrate Court for legal adjudication and sanctions if found guilty.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

OYRTMA Allays Fear on Influx of Commercial Cyclist

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The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has begun strict day and night monitoring of the influx of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada into the State following the recent ban placed on them by the government of Lagos State.

This was made known to newsmen today Monday, February 3rd, 2020 in a statement by the OYRTMA Executive Chairman, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi PhD. at the Authority’s Administrative Headquarters, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

In his words, Dr. Fagbemi said “sequel to the partial banning of the operations of commercial motorcycles in some of our neighboring States, a massive exodus of the affected operators is anticipated in Oyo State, in as much as we are reputable for setting the pace in hospitality of our fellow countrymen and owing to the pro-people disposition of the Engr. Seyi Makinde’s led administration, we shall not rest on our oars to checkmate whatever is inimical or portends imminent danger to the well been of the State, therefore, it has become extremely imperative we look inwards and take proactive steps to avoid overstretching our available infrastructure and forestall a breach of the State’s internal security, already, we are engaging the various motorcycle riders’ associations including RTEAN, ACCOMORAN, ANACOWA, MOTOAN, MTUN, TTAN, TOAN, TRAMOAS and NACTOMORAS to develop a workable framework to effectively checkmate the influx of these motorcycles, presently, a central database of all commercial cab, tricycle and motorcycle operators within the State is being set up so that the identity of all operators and their vehicles is known to Government”.

Speaking further, The Executive Chairman revealed that “while we continue to critically study and analyze the situation through our day and night surveillance, we wish to inform the good people of Oyo State to go about their normal legitimate businesses as there is no cause for alarm, modalities are at advanced stage to kick-start the routing of all commercial cabs, tricycles and motorcycles across the State, this would enable easy identification in cases of stolen vehicles/machines, road crashes and operational axis albeit we have realized that some of the heavy-duty trailers seen loaded with motorcycles are actually on transit via Oyo State with other States as their final destinations owing to the strict enforcement of our traffic laws by men and officers of the Authority, similarly, with the support of our sister security agencies, we shall continue to enforce the operation one passenger the authority embarked upon since January, 2020 with the arrest of over two hundred offenders who are presently facing the OYRTMA Mobile Magistrate Court for legal adjudication and sanctions if found guilty, the special operation-one-passenger (SOOP) directs motorcycle operators within the State to carry only one passenger as against the common practice of two or more passengers also, the operation frowns totally at commercial cabs popularly known as ‘Micra’ and tricycle (Keke NAPEP) operators from carrying more than a single passenger on the front seats of their vehicles, these measures aim at reducing road crashes and preserving the lives and properties of the good people of Oyo State in tandem with the four cardinal agenda of the Engr. Seyi Makinde led administration in the specific areas of Security, Health, Education and Economic Prosperity”, the statement said.

OYRTMA Public Relation Unit

Transportation

Oyo Partners Commercial Bank on Anti-Unemployment Scheme

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Oyo State government has partnered with a commercial bank to float a Micro-Bus Empowerment Scheme to reduce the level of unemployment and poverty in the state.

This is as the state, has trained over fifty commercial motorists on road safety regulations and measures to curb traffic accidents on major roads in the state.

The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) commenced the special training session for drivers and motorists drawn across the state on Road Safety, Signs, Rules and Regulations as well as defensive driving in line with the constitutional responsibilities of the agency enshrined in the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority Law, 2009.

The training, organized in conjunction with the Institute of Road Transport Workers, Oyo State Chapter, was aimed at producing better and cautious drivers across the state to reducing road accidents on the state’s highways.

Addressing beneficiaries of the 1st batch of the training at the OYRTMA headquarters in Ibadan, the Chairman, Mr. Akin Fagbemi urged them be good ambassadors of the Transport Institute and that of OYRTMA. 

Participants at this training were expected to be part of the Micro-Bus Empowerment Scheme championed by the Institute of Road Transport Workers in conjunction with a commercial bank which would soon commence.

Iyabo Adebisi