...Approves automatic promotion, cash reward of
N250, 000 for each official
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has
approved automatic promotion for 33 ‘outstanding’ officials of the Edo State
Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) who have shown commitment,
dedication and diligence in discharging their duties to manage the state traffic.
Obaseki gave the approval while rewarding the 33
selected outstanding EDSTMA officials, who he said have given their best to
ease vehicular and human movements in the state.
The governor, who was physically elated on their
elevation, said his administration and the people of the state were proudly delighted
for the new EDSTMA and its officials.
According to him, "You have won the heart of
the people through the new approach to traffic management, and despite various
provocations you receive daily from motorists and pedestrians, you remain
resolute, and displayed unquestionable character. Many of you have displayed
diligent and hard work while discharging your duties."
He noted further that the process had been
transparent as both the management and the people of Edo State recommended the
officials through various reports which were followed and investigated.
Obaseki said: "From my own observation, almost
all of you are good officials except a very few who choose to do otherwise, but
actions are always taken when complaints comes.
"As a government, we are going to recruit additional
250 EDSTMA officials before the end of the year to further ease some of the
challenges faced by the agency.
"Today, we are rewarding those of you who have
been outstanding in your duties. I am instructed that all of you should be
promoted to the next rank and step as a motivation to stimulate productivity in
your field. I say thank you for making us proud as you are one of our success
stories as we celebrate two years in office. Each of you will get N250, 000, and
hopefully, this would be an incentive to motivate you to put in your best."
The governor added that he has received report and
proposal to fix traffic lights across the Benin-city metropolis as well as
install CCTV cameras to curb violation
of traffic, adding: I wonder why some people would disobey traffic lights (signs)
when as a governor, I obey it."
Earlier, the managing Director of the agency,
Dennis Oloriegbe, thanked the governor for the opportunity given to them to
serve the people of the state, stating that through the commendation of the
public and media, these 33 officials were selected for the reward on Friday.
Responding also on behalf of the awardees, Osagie
Emokpae thanked EDSTMA management and the state governor for the opportunities
given to them to contribute their quota to the development and management of
traffic situation in the state, pledging their further commitment and dedication
to their duties.
"This is a motivating factor for us, and we promise
to continue to do our best to serve the state," he added.
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