Traffic and Compliance Enforcement Agency, Area Commander, Ogun West, Cdr Ajibade Adekunle, has become Chairman of Ogun State Chapter of Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria, (CIOTA) and took the oath of office and allegiance alongside seven other executive officers.
This occured during the inauguration ceremony of 23 states chairmen and other executives on Wednesday, 19th of March, 2025 by the CIOTA President, Dr Segun Obayendo, with other national leaders,which was done through virtual meeting with Zonal Executives in attendance.
Other executive officers inducted alongside Ajibade as Ogun State CIOTA Executives include Margaret Emem Ogunbiyi, Vice Chairman, Odeyemi Agness, Secretary, Adewunmi Babatunde, Assistant Secretary, Filani Morolake Waleola, Fin. Sec. Yakub Azeez Oyegbenga, Treasurer, Jimoh Fatai Kehinde, as Provost, and Dr Taiwo Ali, as Auditor.
In his remarks, during the inauguration Commander General and the Chief Executive Officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Cdr 'Seni Ogunyemi, who also serves as South-West Zonal Coordinator of CIOTA charged the newly inaugurated state chairmen and other executive officers to stem the rising tide of road crashes involving trailers and tankers on Nigerian roads through advocacy and enlightenment.
Cdr Ogunyemi further said, the executives should hit the ground running by embarking on aggressive membership drive to bring in more qualified transport personnel into the fold in order to bring sanity into transportation in the country.
While Cdr. Ajibade speaking on the enormous responsibility bestowed on him as the Ogun State Chairman of CIOTA, Ajibade said with capable egg heads executives with him he was sure CIOTA in Ogun will perform wonders in achieving a lot within a short period of time.
In addition, he spoke of plans to take CIOTA to Manufacturer Association of Nigeria, MAN as well as other governmental and non governmental organizations, saying CIOTA is an association that belongs to all other professions with the slogan "We are CIOTA, we are indispendable".
In his keynote address, the committee Chairman of CIOTA, Prof Samuel Odewumi said the inauguration of the state chapters marks a significant step in deepening the professional reach, impact, and efficiency of transport administration in Nigeria.
His words: "Transport is the backbone of economic development, social integration, and national progress. Efficient transport systems facilitate commerce, ensure seamless mobility, and drive economic prosperity.
"As Nigeria continues to evolve due to urbanization, technological advancements, and infrastructural growth, the role of professional transport administrators becomes more critical than ever.
"Establishing state chapters under CIOTA represents a bold and strategic move to decentralize our operations, foster inclusivity, and promote regional development within the transport sector. Through these chapters, are aim to:
Enhance Professionalism and Capacity Building, Strengthen policy advocacy and implementation, Promote research and innovation, Encourage stakeholder engagement, increase membership and public awareness among other.
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