Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday approved hazard allowance for personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA 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 gave the approval for the hazard allowance which he said will 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.
The gesture was in response to an earlier request by the Executive Chairman of the OYRTMA Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.) for the
implementation of hazard allowance for its staff to further boost their morale and commitment to road safety as well as their well-being.
According to the Governor, the approval is in recognition of the agency’s achievements in road management across the State.
He stated that the approval would serve as a morale booster for more effectiveness and efficiency in performing their duty
The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the State workforce, assuring that his administration will continue to prioritise the well-being of its workers.
“On our part as an administration, we will continue to prioritize your welfare as we have always done for all our workers since we assumed office in 2019.
” You asked for hazard allowance and I agree with you that you face quite a number of hazards. The work we have asked you to do is fraught. with a lot of hazards.
“So, your hazard allowance is approved and would be effective August 1, 2024. So, I want to wish you well and thank you for the work you are doing for our State.”
In his earlier address the S tate Chairman of the OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd) expressed gratitude to Governor’ Seyi Makinde for his continued support to the OYRTMA staff .
He stated that the” recruitment process was rigorous and thorough, designed to ensure that only the most qualified and capable individuals joined our ranks
“They have undergone intensive training and are now ready to enforce traffic rules and regulations ensuring the safety and efficiency of our roads”, he said
While requesting for hazard allowance for the personnel, Adesagba noted that officers face several hazards during their duties which include traffic accidents resulting in injuries, permanent disabilities, or even death.
Governor Makinde, after the inauguration, inspected the ongoing construction works at the Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University located in Iseyin.
Oyo State ICT
July 30, 2024
