Oyo State Government has charged newly promoted officers of Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, to justify their elevation with improved performance and greater commitment to traffic management in the state.
Secretary to the State Government, Professor MUSIBAU BABATUNDE, gave the charge at the decoration ceremony for newly promoted officers of the Authority, held at Secretariat, Ibadan.
Professor BABATUNDE, represented by Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Dr. BODE LADIPO, said the state government expects that the promotion will translate into visible improvements on roads, ensuring residents become more law-abiding and promoting safety culture on Oyo State roads.
The SSG who described the promotion as a testament to meritorious service, said it is also evidence that OYRTMA has been fully integrated into core civil service of Oyo State, with officers now moving to higher Grade Levels. In his opening remarks, Chairman, OYRTMA, Major ADESAGBA ADEKOYA, (rtd) noted that in the Authority’s 2024 promotion exercise, 102 officers were found worthy of elevation.
He expressed appreciation to Governor SEYI MAKINDE for his commitment to welfare and career progression of officers, describing it as a demonstration of belief in a motivated workforce as a bedrock of effective service delivery.
Congratulating families and friends of the newly promoted officers, General Manager, OYRTMA, Mr. ADEKOLA ADEOYE, presented an award to the Chairman in recognition of his impact on the agency.
