Ogun State Traffic Agency considers digital traffic management

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has declared plan to adopt digital innovation in traffic management, adding that challenge in the management of traffic includes poor infrastructure such as road signs like speed limits, among others.

Penpushing reports that Commandant General of the agency, Seni Ogunyemi made this known on Wednesday at a capacity-building training for senior officers of the establishment held at the Obas Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta

The Commandant-General in addition stressed the need for the government to put infrastructure in place that would ensure a reduction in road crashes, adding that after the conference, the management will submit a communique towards the plan.

“Our challenge in the management of traffic includes poor infrastructure such as road signs like speed limits, among others. That is why this conference is important and after the conference, we will submit a communique’, he said.

‘Apart from human errors, the poor infrastructure and state of our roads also contribute to the road crashes. We will work on the adoption of digital platforms as suggested by the deputy governor in the management of traffic across the state’, Ogunyemi added.

Penpushing further reports that the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) boss assured that the agency would continue to collaborate with other traffic agencies to deliver effective traffic management across the state.

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele had earlier in her speech urged officials of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency to adopt digital methods in the management of traffic across the state.

Penpushing also reports that Salako-Oyedele’ stressed that the adoption of digital platforms would aid real-time reporting on traffic situations, simplify the traffic management process and enhance traffic data collection.

The Deputy Governor who spoke the theme of the training tagged ‘Capacity Building for Effective Data Collection and Protection Beyond Compliance, added that the traffic officials not only foster efficient traffic situations but also contribute to the economic growth of the state.

“In addition to keeping the road safe, your work supports the economy of the state by ensuring that people and goods move efficiently across the nooks and crannies of the state’, Salako-Oyedele emphasised

‘This conference is an opportunity to reflect on past achievements, recognise gaps, and chart a new course for greater efficiency and impact. We must focus on aligning our system with modern realities. This includes embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and building trust with the public’, she stated.

“Effective traffic management in today’s world requires more than enforcing compliance. It requires data-driven strategies. Traffic data collection is a cornerstone of modern road safety management, enabling evidence-based policy-making resource allocation and long-term planning’.

“I challenge TRACE to lead in innovation. Technology provides a wealth of opportunities to redefine traffic management and data collection. You can collaborate with technology companies for innovative solutions, such as digital reporting platforms. I want you to look into the possibility of providing mobile apps that allow citizens to report traffic incidents in real-time.”

Penpushing reports that Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, in his remarks stressed that the conference is an indication of the state government’s commitment to building the capacity of its workforce, and equally lauded the agency officials for their role in ensuring the safety of roads across Ogun State.

‘This conference serves as an excellent example of the government’s commitment to grooming a more capable and responsive workforce. For any meaningful development to take place in the civil service, capacity building is the way to go’, Onasanya stated

Penpushing further reports that the Commissioner for Transportation, Gbenga Dairo, in his own speech pointed out that effective data collection would ensure traffic compliance and sustainable response to the needs of the travelling public.

“It is through effective data collection that we can create lasting changes, ensuring that our traffic systems are not only compliant but also sustainable and responsive to the needs of the travelling public’, Dairo said

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