Bauchi road agency graduates 500 cadets, traffic marshals

The Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) has inaugurated 500 cadets and traffic marshals, to enhance road safety in the state.

Gov. Bala Mohammed stated this during the Passing-out-Parade of the personnel in Bauchi on Saturday.

He commended the cadets for their dedication, discipline and hard work which facilitated successful completion of the exercise, adding that the agency played a pivotal role in tackling road transport challenges and ensure safety through enforcement of traffic regulations.

According to him, the cadets and traffic marshals are a new generation of leaders ready to transform road safety and traffic management in the state.

Mohammed said the agency has been empowered to enforce traffic regulations, manage traffic flow, prevent violations and impound obstructive vehicles.

He reiterated commitment to support the agency through provision of enabling environment, resources, infrastructure and continuous training.

Mohammed said plans were underway to expand its workforce to 2,000 personnel, adding that integrity, professionalism and compassion must guide their operations.

He cautioned them against indiscipline, corruption and abuse of power, warning that acts of misconduct would not be tolerated.

The governor also directed local government councils to collaborate with the agency towards establishing outlets in their respective areas, to enhance its operstions.

The Director-General of the agency, Air Commodore Ahmed Baba (rtd), commended the governor for establishing the agency as well as provision of the enabling environment.

He described BAROTA as one of the achievements of the Bala Mohammed’s administration, geared towards creating job opportunities and enhance transportation services in the state.

Baba assured that the agency would live up to the expectations by ensuring good traffic management and control in the state.