Glo, Oyo State Partner To Tackle Traffic Challenges

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OpenLife Nigeria reports that the government of Oyo State government has agreed a partnership with digital solutions services provider, Globacom, to put in place an innovative traffic management solution for the state.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Ebenezer Ogunwuyi, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde at the flag-off of the first phase of the telecommunications and digitalization partnership on traffic management with Globacom, disclosed that the collaboration will usher in a new era of digitized traffic management system in the state.

Said he: “As our cities grow and our economy expands, our approach to road safety, traffic flow, and urban mobility demand innovative solutions.

“The digitalization of Oyo Road Traffic Manamlgement Authority’s operations is a bold step forward in meeting these challenges head-on.”

On his part, the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya(Rtd), expressed satisfaction that Globacom has earned an exceptional reputation in its innovative approach to solving complex challenges through technology. “Today, they bring their expertise to our traffic management efforts, and we are confident that their contribution will be transformative”, he noted.

In his remarks,  the Enterprise Business Lead, South West Region, Globacom, Adeniyi Odejobi, described the company as not just a telecommunications company but a digital solutions company and the largest integrated telecommunications service provider in Nigeria servicing Enterprises, SMEs, big corporate organisations, public sector organisations, tertiary institutions and millions of individuals across Nigeria.

The digitalization of the traffic management project with Globacom, he said, will produce “a smarter, more efficient OYRTMA workforce which will be able to effectively network and integrate for the achievement of a seamless traffic management system in the state”.

Mr. Inusa Bello of MoneyMaster PSB also seized the opportunity to introduce the bank to OYRTMA staff. MoneyMaster is a leading provider of innovative digital financial products and services that transform lives and contribute to sustainable living.

With a mission to deepen financial inclusion, it has been instrumental in providing financial technology services to bridge the gaps between the banked, underbanked and unbanked population.