Bauchi inaugurates 500 traffic officers

Bauchi State has inaugurated 500 officers of the State Traffic Road Agency (BAROTA), comprising four women and 496 men.

Governor Bala Mohammed, at the inauguration, urged the 500 cadets and traffic marshals, who have successfully completed rigorous training under the agency, to be disciplined and dedicated while charging them with being a new generation of leaders committed to improving road safety and traffic management in our state.
  
According to the governor, BAROTA is crucial in addressing road transport challenges, enforcing traffic laws, ensuring safety, and managing traffic flow. “My administration is firmly committed to supporting the agency by providing resources, infrastructure, and ongoing training. We also plan to expand the workforce to 2,000 personnel, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and compassion guide their operations.”
 
Mohammed warned against indiscipline, corruption, and abuse of power, emphasising that such behaviour would not be tolerated. The governor assured the officers of their operational autonomy, urging them to stay focused on their responsibilities.

“To enhance BAROTA’s efficiency, I have directed local council chairmen to establish offices in their areas and collaborate closely with the agency.”
 
Also speaking, a training consultant, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Girdo Technical and Engineering Services Limited, Mr Abdulmumuni Aliyu, said that among the 500 recruits, there are only four women, while pleading with the governor to increase the number to accommodate more female officers.