Kwara Govt Equips KWARTMA with New Motorcycles for Enhanced Traffic Management

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The Kwara State Government has equipped the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) with eight new motorcycles to boost patrol operations, traffic monitoring, rapid response and enforcement of traffic regulations across the state.

The presentation, held today at the premises of the Kwara State Ministry of Transportation, Ilorin, was part of the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration to improve transportation management, enhance road safety and promote compliance with traffic regulations in the state.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, explained that the motorcycles would provide KWARTMA officers with better mobility to carry out patrols, monitor traffic situations, respond promptly to incidents and enforce relevant transport regulations across the state.
According to him, improved operational mobility would contribute to safer roads, smoother traffic flow and greater compliance with transportation regulations, ultimately benefiting residents and road users across Kwara State.

The Commissioner described the gesture as another demonstration of the AbdulRazaq administration’s commitment to strengthening public institutions and promoting security, safety and efficient public service delivery in the State of Harmony.

He assured the Governor that the assets would be judiciously deployed and properly maintained to ensure that they serve the purpose for which they were provided.

In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of KWARTMA, Mallam Abdullahi Oba Sulaiman, expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the gesture, saying it demonstrated the administration’s concern for the safety of citizens.

Sulaiman said the motorcycles would go a long way in assisting KWARTMA officers in the discharge of their duties, particularly in curbing roads and traffic violations and preventing avoidable accidents.

He also appreciated the Commissioner for Transportation and the entire management team of the Ministry for their efforts towards the successful presentation, praying that God Almighty would continue to guide the Governor in the pursuit of his vision for the development of Kwara State.

Among those present at the event were the Director, Personnel, Finance and Supply, Mallam Tajudeen Onikoko; Director, Transport Planning and Coordination, Engr. Michael Bamidele; Director, Mechanical Services, Engr. Olayinka Bushari; Director, Road, Rail and Waterways, Engr. Solomon Oyinloye; Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Alhaji Mohammed Bello; Procurement Officer, Mr Yusuf Babatunde; other management staff of the Ministry; and officials of KWARTMA.

The eight motorcycles presented were inspected and confirmed to be in perfect working condition and of the required standard.

Alabere Ahmed Babatunde
Press Secretary
Ministry of Transportation, Kwara State
 3/08/2026

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