Easter:OYRTMA Launches “Safe Trip
…Says Agency’s Responsible, Campaigning for Accident-Free Easter Travel in Oyo
Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has kicked off operation “Safe Trip, We are Responsible” as part of its Easter Special Patrol Schedule across the state to ensure safe driving and accidents free on the road.
The program which was to ensure effective traffic management, timely clearance of obstructions, prompt rescue and emergency services on 24 hour basis and collaboration with other sister agencies in the state.
According to the Chairman Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd) explained that the proactive approach is necessary due to the anticipated heavy flow of human and vehicular movement during Easter celebration which may lead to traffic congestion, vehicular breakdowns, obstructions and road traffic crashes.
He added that officers of the Authority will be stationed at the strategic places and checking points along major roads and intersections to monitor and address the excesses of recalcitrant motorists.
Major Adesagba advised motorists to avoid excessive speed, night travels, overloading, worn-out tires and driving in prohibited directions (One-way), considering their associated risks.
He, however, read riot to all recalcitrant driver that any vehicle found contravening traffic laws during the celebration period will face penalties (Impoundment ) and will not be released until the Operation on Monday, 8th April 2024.
Major Adesagba said that “The Operation covers strategic routes such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Olodo-Monatan-Iwo-road interchange, Mokola-Sango-U.I-Agbowo-Ojo, Agodi gate-Oje-Beere-Molete-Challenje, Km 110- Apata-Omi Adio, Total garden-Yemetu-Beere, Oja’ba-Agbeni, Oke Ado- Oke bola-Dugbe-Adamasingba-Eleyele, Oyo, Ogbomoso and Saki among others, before, during and after the Easter celebration.
“The Operation which commenced on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, through Monday, 8th April 2024, involves the full deployment of OYRTMA operational resources from all our commands across the state.
“They will be stationed at the strategic beats and checking points along major roads and intersections to monitor and address the excesses of recalcitrant motorists.
“This proactive approach is necessary due to the anticipated heavy flow of human and vehicular movement during the Easter celebration, which may lead to traffic congestion, vehicular breakdowns, obstructions and road traffic crashes.
“Motorists are advised to avoid excessive speed, night travels, overloading, wirn-out tires, and driving in prohibited directions (One-way), considering their associated risks.
“Commanders across board have been directed to ensure that OYRTMA operatives and Mayors maintain a presentable, civil, Professional, fair and firm demeanor in the discharge of their duties, priotizing the safety of general public, particularly the motoring public.
“While wishing Christians faithful a Happy Easter Celebration, the Traffic Management boss urges all roads users to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations.
“Any vehicle found contravening traffic laws during the celebration period will face penalties (Impoundment) and will not be released until the Operation on Monday, 8th April 2024.
