Ogun TRACE Vows to Train Officers as Corps Commander Bows Out
Ogun TRACE Vows to Train Officers as Corps Commander Bows Out
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has announced plans to train its mid-level officers to improve traffic management across the state’s 18 traffic corridors.
The Corps Commander General, Seni Ogunyemi, made this known during a press briefing held on Thursday at the agency’s headquarters in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The training, according to Ogunyemi, was part of activities lined up to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the agency.
Ogunyemi said, “As we celebrate TRACE at 20, we also commemorate the 10th edition of the Annual TRACE Commanders’ Conference, an initiative that was born out of the desire to enhance human capital development, foster synergy, share best practices, and drive policy development among senior officers, through the conglomeration of seasoned, erudite and cerebral professionals from the transportation sector and allied disciples.
Over the past 10 years, this conference has become a critical think tank, shaping the direction of the agency and serving as a forum to review performance, set targets, and reinforce our vision and mission.”
He stated that the three-day event would also commemorate his retirement from the service of the agency.
Highlighting some of his achievements as the traffic management boss, Ogunyemi said that “under Human Capacity Resource Management, TRACE, under my watch, was professionalised with better career prospects for officers and men through training and retraining programmes, and membership in professional institutes and associations to advance their professional calling.”
He noted that the introduction of a 24-hour traffic management system resulted in a 31 per cent decline in road fatalities and a 29 per cent drop in serious accidents.
The TRACE Commander General further explained that the agency’s efficiency has been boosted by its expansion, which includes the establishment of 27 new Operational Commands. These comprise seven Area Commands, 12 Deputy Area Commands, and eight Corridor Commands, all strategically aligned with the state’s geo-political traffic structure.
However, he expressed concern over the agency’s limited manpower, describing it as a major challenge. He emphasized that the ongoing recruitment of 1,000 new officers—approved by the state government—would significantly strengthen TRACE’s operational capacity.
“The journey hasn’t been without its hurdles, but through dedication and collaboration, we’ve achieved notable progress. Beyond the need for patrol vehicles, tow trucks, power bikes, and other safety equipment, one of our most pressing issues has been inadequate staffing.
“I’m pleased to report, however, that the government has addressed this with the approval for the recruitment of 1,000 additional operatives to enhance TRACE’s effectiveness. The recruitment process is currently underway,” Ogunyemi concluded.
