YULETIDE: TRACE Deploys Operatives For 24hr Rescue, Emergency Services On Ogun 12 Major Traffic Corridors

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), has deployed 650 operatives to ensure effective traffic management before, during and after yuletide celebrations across the state.

In addition, the special patrol will prompt rescue/emergency services on 24hr basis on Ogun 12 major traffic corridors, in line with the operational guidelines.

The exercise, according to a release from the office of TRACE Commander/Chief Executive, Cmdr. ‘Seni Ogunyemi, has commenced since  on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 and would end on Monday, January 15, 2024.

The special patrol operational order, tagged, “Operation Drive To Stay Alive”, would involve monitoring of motorists and other road users, inclusive of high and low capacity vehicles for safety of lives and property to be guaranteed.

The 12 major traffic corridors to be focused are Lagos-Ibadan expressway; Interchange-Sagamu-Ijebu/Ode-Benin/Ore Expressway; Sango/Ota-Atan-Owode-Idiroko Highway; Atan-Lusada-Agbara-Badagry highway; Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Interchange expressway; Abeokuta-Ewekoro-Ifo-Sango/Ota expressway; Rounder-Abeokuta-Olorunda-Ayetoro-Imeko-Ilara Border amongst others.

The exercise would also involve synergy with other safety and security agencies in the state, as well as road users through the TRACE Traffic Whistle Blower Initiative, TRACE Emergency Traffic Service (TETS) and the Community Based Traffic Management Scheme, (TRACE MAYORS), in view of the fact that safety on our roads is a shared responsibility.

The release further charged Commanding officers to ensure that TRACE operatives are presentable, civil, professional, fair and firm, where and when the need arises in the discharge of their duties, for the safety of the general public, particularly the motoring public.

While rejoicing with both Christians and Muslim faithful for the grace and gift of live, Cmdr’ Ogunyemi admonish them to reflect on the reason for the season, and be safety conscious, as well as observe strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations because any vehicle contravened for any traffic infraction(s) during the celebration would not be released until Tuesday, 16th January, 2024, when TRACE would have ended  her Yuletide Operation Order.

However, for feedback calls in case of emergency situations, the following hotlines can be reached: 112 (Toll Free) 0806 270 3568 & 0803 491 9165.

E-signed.

CMDR. BABATUNDE AKINBIYI.

TRACE PRO (M&S).

For: TRACE COMMANDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE.

14TH DECEMBER, 2023.