The Osun State government has taken steps to enforce its Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026, by engaging with security agencies and stakeholders. This move aims to promote effective traffic management, curb illegal revenue collection, and ensure orderliness in the state's transportation sector. The engagement, which took place on Friday, October 24, 2026, is a crucial step towards a more organized and regulated transport system in Osun State.
Hon. Abiola Inaolaji, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Works and Transport, emphasized that the meeting was designed to familiarize participating institutions with the law's provisions, clarify their responsibilities, and strengthen inter-agency collaboration. The legislation aims to protect residents, safeguard transport infrastructure, improve the state's transportation system, and eliminate thuggery and violence often associated with motor park activities. Inaolaji stressed that enforcement must be carried out strictly within the confines of the law.
The Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, described the law as a significant milestone in regulating the state's transportation sector. He noted that the law, signed on October 15, 2026, addresses critical aspects of road management, including traffic lights, vehicle impoundments, and towing. Zungura also warned that motorists covering or defacing vehicle number plates would face immediate arrest and prosecution in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police.
According to CP Ibrahim Zungura, the Inspector-General of Police has given a marching order to all Commissioners of Police to arrest and prosecute any person or vehicle seen covering or defacing number plates. This move is aimed at curbing crimes and ensuring easy identification of vehicles. The Commissioner assured that the police would work closely with other security agencies to ensure the success of the new transport law.
The Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Chief Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, also assured that the state security outfit would support the Osun State Park Management in maintaining law and order. This collaboration is expected to bring sanity to the state's transportation sector and ensure a safe and secure environment for residents and motorists.
The stakeholder engagement is a crucial step towards the effective implementation of the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026. The law is expected to bring about a significant transformation in the state's transportation sector, improving the overall quality of life for residents. The success of the law relies heavily on public confidence, inter-agency cooperation, and strict adherence to its rules.
Key aspects of the law include the regulation of traffic lights, vehicle impoundments, and towing, as well as measures to curb thuggery and violence in motor parks. The law also aims to eliminate unauthorized revenue collection and ensure that enforcement officers do not harass motorists or abuse their power. With the support of security agencies and stakeholders, the Osun State government is poised to transform the state's transportation sector.
Key points
- The Osun State government has engaged security agencies and stakeholders to enforce the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026.
- The law aims to promote effective traffic management, curb illegal revenue collection, and ensure orderliness in the state's transportation sector.
- The enforcement of the law will be carried out strictly within the confines of the law, with a focus on public confidence, inter-agency cooperation, and strict adherence to its rules.
