From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has flagged off the profiling of every commercial transport operator in the state to enhance security and accountability.
The Commercial Transport Operators’ Profiling Programme (CTOPP), according to the governor, was to reduce incidents of kidnapping and loss of properties through commercial vehicles, and to also help in building a trusted network for transport safety in and around the state.
Speaking at the official flag-off of the programme yesterday, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Transportation, Salaam Hamid Adewale, said the profiling would help to plan for issues in the transportation sector of the state.
The governor stated that the revenue drive of the present administration would be greatly boosted through the profiling of every commercial transport operator in the state because it would provide an accurate database of every operator with which the state could work.
He stressed that the move was another testament to the fact that the present administration is running a transparent and accountable government which will be for the benefit of all and sundry.
The team leader of the technical partner of the programme, Digital Revolution Limited (DRL), Mr Adeola Akeem, said the launch marked a transformative step forward in the state’s commitment to a safer and more organised transport sector.
He explained that DRL was honoured to collaborate with the state government in building a digital database that would strengthen the state’s transport infrastructure.
“CTOPP is not just a system, it is a model for innovation, digitalisation and security that will benefit operators and citizens alike. This is a programme that aligns with Osun State’s growth and demonstrates how technology can drive socio-economic growth and enhance security of commuters,” Akeem said.