Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved hazard allowance for personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA.
Governor Makinde announced the approval of a hazard allowance for the state’s traffic management authority just as he inaugurated the state Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni, two permanent secretaries and 47 others as Marshals.
The two permanent secretaries are Dr. G.O Oyedele, who is of General Administration and Alhaji Akeem Salami of Cabinet and Special Services.
Governor Makinde announced the approval for the hazard allowance which he said would take effect from August 1, 2024, at the passing-out parade of 500 newly recruited OYRTMA officers and inauguration of its Marshals at the NYSC Orientation camp in Iseyin.
He urged the recruits to work diligently and contribute to the development of the state.
“I want to implore the new recruits. This is an opportunity to serve, not an avenue to enrich yourselves or act unjustly. As you have succeeded, I’m urging you to contribute your own quota to the development of Oyo state by doing your work diligently.”
According to the governor, the approval is in recognition of the agency’s achievements in road management across the state and the risk factors faced by personnel of OYRTMA.
“I agree with you, the work we’ve asked you to do is fraught with lots of hazards so your hazard allowance is approved. And it will be effective from 1st of August 2024.”
Governor Makinde reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the state workforce, assuring that his administration would continue to prioritize the well-being of its workers.
“We will continue to prioritize your welfare just as we have always done to our workers since we assumed office in 2019.”
Earlier, the state Chairman of the OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd) expressed his gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for his continued support to the OYRTMA staff.
He lauded the decision to approve a hazard allowance for the traffic management authority and urged its swift implementation.
” This initiative will undoubtedly boast their [OYRTMA personnel] moral and commitment to maintaining road safety, thereby significantly contributing to citizen safety and overall wellbeing.”
He added that the recruitment process was rigorous and thoroughly designed to ensure that only the most qualified and capable individuals joined our ranks.
After the inauguration, Governor Makinde inspected the ongoing construction works at the Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University located in Iseyin.
Report by JEDIDAH OGIDI for IbadanCity ANNOUNCER
