Bauchi Governor Tasks 500 BAROTA Marshals to Maintain Integrity, Professionalism

 

:Directs establishment of BAROTA offices in 20 LGAs

:Says BAROTA was established to tackle challenges facing transport sector. 

:Promises not to interfere in the activities of BAROTA

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Saturday pledged that his administration will never interfere in the operations of the newly established Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) to maintain integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities. 

The Governor explained that the establishment of BAROTA was conceived out of the urgent need to address the growing challenges of road traffic management, safety, and law enforcement in the state. 

Speaking at the passing out parade of the first batch of 500 Cadets and Marshals of of agency held at Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu Square, Government House Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed emphasised that BAROTA was established with a clear mandate to tackle the many challenges facing road transport sector.

According to him,  the agency’s functions which are wide-ranging include, traffic law enforcement, accident prevention and investigation, 

road safety awareness and advocacy as the enabling law of BAROTA has given powers to its operatives to  arrest any person suspected of committing  or having committed an offence under the Law.

Others are to impound any vehicle by which an offence under the Law is reasonably suspected to have been committed until the case is  determined or disposed of, tow away and park impounded vehicles in  designated parks.

"Over the years, road accidents, traffic congestion, and general disorder on our roads have had devastating effects on our citizens. Consequently, my administration presented the Bauchi Road Traffic Agency Bill to the State House of Assembly in 2020 to enact a law to address the problem. Upon passing the bill into law, I assented to it which brought BAROTA into existence as a legal entity to protect the lives of road users in the State."

"Today’s occasion is indeed a landmark in our journey towards entrenching a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable road transportation system in our state. I wish to congratulate each and every one of the 500 Cadets and Marshals who have completed their rigorous training. Your training has prepared you to serve a new generation of leaders entrusted with the monumental task of ensuring safer roads for all road users in Bauchi State."

He cautioned the Cadets and Marshals of BAROTA that they have been entrusted with the power to enforce the law in accordance with international best practice and therefore their duties are to serve as peace keepers, educators, and protectors of public’s safety.

Governor Bala Mohammed  assured that the establishment of BAROTA is not a one-time effort as his administration remains fully committed to supporting the agency in every way possible including equipping BAROTA with modern technology and tools to enhance efficiency.

"Let me assure the good people of Bauchi State that as a government, we are resolute in our vision to employ more youth to reach our target of 2000 of the cadets/marshals. This policy initiative is in line with our priority in human capital development through economic empowerment and engagement, especially of our teeming youth. I urge you to serve with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. Each life saved and each accident prevented will be a direct result of your dedication and commitment."

"Our administration will not tolerate laxity, indiscipline and abuse of opportunity, usually associated with corrupt tendency and lackadaisical attitude on the part of our youth."

The Governor then promised that the agency would be be allowed to operate with decency, faithfulness and strict compliance with the dictates of its mandate and policy objectives and therefore directed all Local Government Chairmen in the state to liaise with BAROTA to hasten to the establishment of local government offices for efficient coordination and seamless operation of the Agency throughout the state. 

Earlier in a welcome address,  the Director General of BAROTA, Ahmed Tijjani Baba Gamawa, assured that the agency’s road marshals will operate within the ambit of the law as the training they received was of international standard, and in compliance with global best practice.


Mukhtar Gidado, mnipr

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Bauchi State Governor 

4th,01,2025.

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