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The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi, has revealed that the agency has established a new operational command along Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH) and four other areas in Ogbomoso to enhance safety on the zone’s road network.
Fagbemi disclosed this on Tuesday during a working visit to the new commands, adding that the new move will enhance administrative and operational effectiveness in Ogbomoso zone.
He added that OYRTMA has deployed more officers and men to the area, following the establishment of the four additional area commands to oversee the agency’s activities across the zone.
“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,” he said.
Fagbemi further explained that the mandate given to the agency by Governor Seyi Makinde is to operate effectively across the state, not just restricting its operations to a zone.
The OYRTMA chairman also paid a courtesy call on the Ogbomoso North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Kabiru Akanji Adeoye.
Speaking, Adeoye expressed satisfaction to the agency for its timely intervention on issues pertaining to effective road traffic management, crash prevention, post-crash care and general road safety matters in the zone.
The Local Government boss emphasised 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 specialised commands in Ogbomoso zone, including the one newly created to ease traffic along the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and its environs.
“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.”