• Governor says elevation reflects quality service and institutional growth
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated 102 officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) on their promotion, describing the development as a reflection of quality service delivery and the agency’s steady institutional growth.
The governor, represented
the Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Olabode Ladipo, spoke on Thursday at the decoration ceremony held at the Local Government Staff Training Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
In a statement issued
his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, the governor congratulated the promoted officers and their families, noting that their elevation followed a careful assessment of their contributions to the service.
Makinde said the promotions further demonstrated the full integration of OYRTMA into the core civil service structure of Oyo State.
He urged the newly promoted officers to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, particularly in reducing road crashes, improving traffic management and promoting safer road use across the state.
The governor also commended the management of OYRTMA for its reforms and acknowledged the support of stakeholders toward repositioning the agency.
The Head of Service, Adenike Fashina, represented
the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service Agency, Akinyinka Adeyemi, also congratulated the officers and encouraged them to remain committed to serving the state.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (Retd.), expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for approving the promotions and prioritising staff welfare.
According to Adesagba, the promotions covered four categories: 25 officers from Principal Road Traffic Officer to Assistant Chief Road Traffic Officer; 11 from Principal Road Traffic Superintendent II to Principal Road Traffic Superintendent I; 16 from Road Traffic Superintendent to Principal Road Traffic Superintendent II; and 50 from Road Traffic Officer II to Road Traffic Officer I.
Adesagba also highlighted reforms introduced since his appointment in October 2023, including the establishment of Special Marshals and Youth Volunteers, expansion of operational bases, recruitment and training of 500 officers, introduction of the QR Code Jacket policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, and stronger collaboration with sister security and traffic agencies.
He further noted the creation of additional directorates to strengthen operations, rescue and recovery, as well as engineering and logistics.
The OYRTMA chairman charged the newly promoted officers to justify their elevation
redoubling their efforts toward ensuring smooth traffic flow, reducing road crashes and promoting a stronger culture of road safety.
The ceremony was attended
government officials, service chiefs, representatives of security agencies and other dignitaries.
