Agency deploys personnel to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir in Ogun
Deployment
By Bukola Adetoye
Abeokuta, June 13, 2024 ( NAN) The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) said it has deployed its personnel and facilities to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
A statement issued by its spokesperson, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, in Abeokuta on Thursday said the agency would do its best in this direction.
He said the traffic management would cover all praying grounds and the 18 major traffic corridors prior, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations..
” This is in line with the operational guidelines of the Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Schedule,” Akinbiyi said.
He said the agency would collaborate with other safety and security agencies and all road users through the TRACE Traffic Whistle Blower Initiative.
“The other initiatives that would be employed are TRACE Emergency Traffic Service and the Community-Based Traffic Management Scheme, among others ,” the spokesperson said.
Akinbiyi said,,” All the agency’s Commanding Officers have been directed to ensure that operatives are presentable, civil, professional, fair and firm, when the need arises..
”The Commander and Chief Executive Officer of TRACE, Mr Seni Ogunyemi, has admonished the Muslim faithful to reflect on the reason for the season and be safety-conscious.
” He has also urged them to observe strict traffic rules and regulations because any vehicle contravened for any traffic infraction(s) during the celebrations would not be released until June 25.
“However, for feedback calls in case of emergency situations, the following hotlines can be reached: 0806 270 3568 and 0803 491 9165.” (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
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