Globacom to equip OYRTMA with modern traffic technologies

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) is set to receive a boost in its operation, as telecommunication giant, Globacom has promised to equip the agency with modern digital facilities to enhance its smooth operations in the state.

The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.), revealed this after receiving the management team of Globacom, in his office at Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan on Friday.

He affirmed that the intervention is the best thing to happen to the state, adding that the new equipment would aid the smooth operation of the Agency and make it more effective.

The Chairman remarked that the use of modern technologies against traffic offenders would ease the Agency’s operation and apprehension of traffic offenders which would consequently increase the state’s internally generated revenue by the Agency.

Adekoya reiterated the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to work to ensure hitch-free road traffic in the state.

In his remarks, the South-West Zonal Director of Globacom, Adeniyi Odejobi assured OYRTMA of the organization’s support of modern technology as its corporate social responsibility.

He commended OYRTMA for its relentless efforts at maintaining road traffic orderliness and its day-to-day campaign in the state.

Among the dignitaries present during the courtesy visit include the Zonal General Manager Globacom, Gabriel Makinde; General Manager OYRTMA, Commander Adeoye Ayoade; Director, Admin and Supplies, Kareem Jimoh among others.

In a related development, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade disclosed that the OYRTMA embarked on a special operation.

Oyelade said the operation was led by the OYRTMA chairman on Friday.

He said about thirty- seven traffic offenders were apprehended and fined while enforcing traffic compliance.

 

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