Have you noticed the great changes in the Oyo State Transport Management Agency, OYTROMA? You must have also seen the good level of sanity and orderliness on the roads and motor parks across the state.
If not, we can tell authoritatively that OYTROMA has been transformed. Efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration in the pacesetter state, especially in roads maintenance and traffic management, are yielding positive results already.
In turning around the fortune of the pacesetter state, especially in the area of roads maintenance and management, the government’s efforts are already yielding positive results.
Since inception, one of the key areas which have been the focus of this administration, are road maintenance and traffic management.
In accordance with its programs to enhance the actualisation of the Strategic Roadmap for Accelerated Development Plan 2019-2023, the government is making sure it provides the agency with all the necessary tools to perform to expectations. The agency is been fortified with many equipment including brand new vehicles, to be able to cover the 33 local government areas in the state.
Members of staff of the agency are also being encouraged by the government. Their Responsibility Allowances, aside from salaries, is being paid as and when due.
Behind these sterling achievements of Oyo OYTROMA however, is no other man than Governor Seyi’s political godson and the Executive Chairman of the agency, Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi.
Under Fagbemi’s watch, OYTROMA has experienced a tremendous change. His team is working round the clock to make sure there is a free flow of traffic and coordinations on major roads across the state. Indiscriminate parking on the roads across Oyo State now comes with stiff penalties. That has really helped a great deal in curbing the excesses of some motorists who normally cause an obstruction on the roads.
Commercial vehicles, as well as tricycles and motorcycles operating in the state, are mandated to have uniform paint colours of Oyo State, for proper identification and all. Night patrol, within the state’s capital, Ibadan, has also be introduced by Akin Fagbemi. This is coupled with a quick response to emergency issues by the agency.
In response to COVID-19 pandemic as well, OYTROMA has made sure that drivers in the state and all the stakeholders are well sensitised and informed of the danger attached to Coronavirus, and how they can protect themselves and passengers from the deadly virus. They have also been active in collaborating with other security agencies in the state, to curtail the spread of the virus. Some of the significant achievements of the Oyo State Transport Management Agency under Akin Fagbem, in eleven months, including but not limited to:
(1) Increased manpower through the engagement of OYRTMA Mayors to carter for the 33 LGA of the State.
(2) Complete overhaul of 10 moribund operational power bikes on OYRTMA’s fleet.
(3) Complete overhaul of 10 additional operational Hilux vans on OYRTMA fleet.
(4) Complete rejuvenation of rickety towing vans on OYRTMA fleet as only 1 of 7 was fully operational as at 28th of August, 2019.
(5) Robust Social and Online media campaigns and Advocacy programs on Road Traffic Laws and Regulations.
(6) Acquisition of over 250 capacity trailer park at OYRTMA Sanyo Operational Headquarters from State Government.
(7) Acquisition of 500 capacity trailer park at Akinyele, Ibadan from State Government.
(8) Procurement of Standard Ambulance Van for Rescue Operations.
(9) Procurement of 2 Modern Alcoholic Breath Tester for Stop and Test Operations.
(10) Procurement of 400 number Electronic Reflective Jacket (ERJ) for Special Night Operations.
(11) Procurement of 200 Electronic Reflective Batons for Night Operations.
(13) Synergy with companies having heavy-duty articulated trailers and vans on their fleet.
(14) Special Night Operations for Ember Season (SNOES).
(15) Stop and Test Operation using Alcoholic Breath Tester (ABT).
(16) Fast-track Emergency Rescue Operations (FERO).
(17) Enforcement of Operation One Passenger (O1P).
(18) Continuous Road Safety & Advocacy Programs across 33 LGAs.
(19) Rehabilitation and creation of more offices at the administrative Headquarters of the Authority.
(20) Recovery of Stolen vehicles during routine operational checks.
(21) Provision of monthly Stipends for the engaged OYRTMA Mayors to enhance officers activities.
(22) Opening of 10 more zonal commands for the Authority across the State.
(22) Triples revenue generated for the State Government viz-a-viz what was obtainable in the last administration among several other achievements.
(23) Initiated the Junior OYRTMA Club in Secondary Schools across the State.
(24) Got Ten brand new Powerbikes from a Corporate Body through Sheered Hardworking.
(25) Purchasing of Brand New Heavy -Duty Tow Trucks for the Agency.
(26) Complete Renovation of the OYRTMA Administrative Hqs.
(27) Complete Renovation of the 250-Trailer-capacity Operational Headquarters.
While the above-listed achievements may be surprising that to some people, however, those who knew Akin Fagbemi before his foray into politics know what he represents. Of course, nothing less should be expected of a man of Akin Fagbemi’s quality. Fagbemi, like his godfather, Engr. Seyi Makinde is a successful man by all standards. He is an accomplished technocrat.
His antecedents and rich C.V always speak for him wherever he finds himself.
Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi is an Ibadan man to the core. He is the Mogaji of Agunlehinju Compound, Alekuso area of Ibadan. He is a Health and Nutrition expert. Fagbemi is also a certified SQF Auditor, United State of America. He holds a Master Degree in Food Processing and Preservation. He also has a PhD in Biotechnology from the prestigious Bells University of Technology, Ogun State with a specific interest in Genetic Diversity and Molecular Characterization of Tomato (solanaLycopersium) Varieties for Northern Nigeria, for Processing and Storage.
He has a (Post Graduate) Diploma in Nutrition from the Prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and Certificate in International Food Law and Legislation, Michigan State University, USA.
He was formerly with National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) expert in Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in PR&S Directorate Abuja. He was the team Head, Step-Down Training, Planning Research Statistics directorate in the Agency.
A research fellow at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA, Ibadan) with tested skills to conduct operations research to inform policy formulation, carry out; Food Safety and Risk, Assessment Complex Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Management, Contracting and Procurement, as well as Efficiency in Program Budget Planning. Apart from being a well-read and highly exposed personality, Akin Fagbemi is also a philanthropist. He runs Akin Fagbemi Foundation, through which several lives have been lifted.
Thousands of people, including the less privileged, widows and youths, have benefited from Akin Fagbemi’s kind gesture. He has helped many to secure employments at key places, as well as several educational scholarships he has given to many.
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