By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Tuesday July 23, 2024
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The Oyo State government has recruited no fewer than 500 new officers into the state Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA).
The government said the development was aimed at enhancing traffic regulation across the state.
This was announced by the chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), during an ongoing training session at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Iseyin.
Adesagba, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, emphasised that the training of the recruits was intended to equip the new officers with the necessary skills to effectively carry out their duties on the roads.
“Initially, Governor Seyi Makinde approved recruitment of 338 officers, but due to high demand, an additional 162 recruitment was approved upon request,” Oyelade said.
The OYRTMA chairman noted the diversity of the newly employed officers from Ogbomoso, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, Oyo town and Ibadan, the state capital, adding that they had been undergoing training from July 19th to July 29th.
“The training covers registration, regimental parade, drills, lectures and physical fitness assessments.
“Upon successful completion of the training, the recruits will fill various positions within the agency, ranging from GL.08 Road Traffic Officer 02 (RTO) for B.SC holders to GL.03 Road Traffic Assistant II (RTA),” Adekoya was quoted as saying.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for providing employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, thereby alleviating unemployment pressures in the state.
He, therefore, urged the new employees to diligently follow instructions from instructors and to view this opportunity as advantageous, preparing them to fulfill their responsibilities effectively in any assigned role.
The event witnessed lectures on various topics by Commander Femi Ilugbon (rtd), a former Road Safety Corps commandant who spoke on Basic Introduction to Traffic Management; Dr. Saheed Adesokan, who spoke on Traffic Management Strategy; and Mr. Abiodun Obisesan who spoke on the History of OYRTMA, its mission, vision and functions, among others.
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