Our decision to implement Park Management System paying off ― Makinde

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, avowed that his decision to introduce Park Management System (PMS) was paying off with the state having a transport sector devoid of rancour and discord.

According to Makinde, the Park Management System idea has also ensured the waning of the hitherto frosty relationship between the government and public drivers.

Makinde stated this while declaring open a two-day training workshop for drivers in both the public and private sector in the state, held in the University of Ibadan.

Makinde, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), Mr Mojeed Mogbanjubola, said all policies implemented in the transport sector were being geared at the economic expansion of the state.

He said: “As a government that is committed to the wellbeing of the entire citizens of the state, I wish to emphasise that issue relating to security cannot be undermined.

“The transport sector being the hub of economic engagements in the state deserves an enabling environment devoid of rancour and discord.

“My commitment to issues pertaining to the transport sector led to the establishment of the State Park Management System which has greatly improved the hitherto frosty relationship between the government and drivers in the state.

“I restate my commitment to keep your interest at heart while formulating policies in the transport sector.

“This commitment has influenced and continue to inform this administration’s resolve to restore peace and security to all the nooks and crannies of the state by stamping out all forms of violence and brigandage.”

Speaking on the essence of the training, Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin expressed optimism that the training will help the drivers from both the public and private sector to synergize in the interest of peace and development.

He expressed concern at the attitudinal issues of drivers in both private and public sector saying, “there is a need to re-orientate ourselves and it calls for drastic change in our cultural values to engender good governance.

“The ministry’s decision to hold this training programme was as a result of the quest to create more informed mind among the road transport workers in the state, as well as drivers in the state public/civil service on social responsibility, team building and conflict management.

“Through the various topical issues to be discussed, our drivers in the state will be rebranded and will contribute meaningfully well to the development of the state.”

In his remarks, acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Babatunde Ekanola, appreciated the opportunity given the university to perform its Corporate Social Responsibilities to the people of the state.

Participants at the workshop included drivers in the employ of the state government, members of the Park Management System, drivers in private transport companies operating in the state, private drivers among others.

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