Yobe state road traffic management agency
| Abbreviation | YOROTA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Road traffic control |
| Headquarters | Damaturu potiskum road |
| Location | |
Region served | Damaturu |
Official language | English |
| Alh modu Baturen goniri | |
| Staff | 2000 |
| Volunteers | 100 |
| Website | https://yorotareg.com/redirect.html |
Yobe state road traffic management agency (YOROTA) is a government agency responsible for traffic management and control, road safety, and other related matters within Yobe State.[1][2] The agency was established in 2019 with the mandate of ensuring safety on the roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring the free flow of traffic. YOROTA operates in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to maintain law and order on the roads.[3][4]
History
[edit]Yobe state road traffic management agency YOROTA was established Governor Mai Mala Buni to ensure appropriate traffic in the state.[5]
Responsibilities
[edit]Some of the specific responsibilities of YOROTA include:
- Ensuring compliance with traffic rules and regulations
- Issuing and renewing driver's licenses and vehicle registration
- Conducting road safety campaigns and awareness programs
- Managing traffic flow and congestion on the roads
- Providing towing services for broken-down or abandoned vehicles
- Enforcing traffic rules and regulations through the use of mobile courts.
References
[edit]- ^ "YOROTA Organizes Capacity Building Workshop for Zonal, Unit Commands Staff". Independent news ng. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "EMPLOYMENTYouth Empowerment: Gov. Buni inaugurates 400 Training of YOROTA Marshalls". Daily hint news. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Jirgi, Hussaini (2022-11-04). "Yobe APC, Security Agencies Destroying Our Campaign Posters – PDP". Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA) Archives". Daily Nigerian. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Usman, Shehu (2022-02-05). "Yobe: Suspected criminal disguising as taxi driver in Damaturu - YOROTA warns residents". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-24.