15-year old Elisha Ethan, a road traffic management enthusiast has emerged one-day Acting Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA).
According to a statement published by the OYRTMA management on its timeline on Wednesday, the appointment of Ethan followed some months of passionate unremunerated services especially towards the effective management of traffic flow at Dandaru Junction, along the Mokola-Agodi Gate Road, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Commenting on the development, the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi Ph.D, said the authority has for some months observed with keen interest, the selfless service of Master Ethan in ensuring the free flow of human and vehicular traffic at the Dandaru Junction, particularly as traffic congestion at the adjoining filling station was exponentially heightened as a result of the scarcity of PMS in some parts of the town.
“Master Ethan Elisha, 15, of Kagoro town, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State who resides here with us in Sabo, Ibadan has been widely adjudged by the motoring public as well as our Operational Command manning the Mokola Axis of Ibadan metropolis as a committed, dedicated and selfless young man whose passion for societal orderliness, growth and development via the transportation sector is second to none.
“His contributions to the free flow of traffic is well recognised by the authority and we, on behalf of the Oyo State Government appreciate his genuine efforts geared towards nation building even at his tender age.
“In our bid to encourage him and other volunteers across the state, today 4th July, 2022, I partially cede the powers of my office to Master Ethan to act in position of the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority.
“We have equally gathered that Master Ethan is one of the numerous out-of-school children across the country. In my personal capacity, I will ensure Master Ethan get the basic education he deserves. We will equally avail him some conducive residential apartment according to his personal preference with mentorship and guidance to scale through the hurdles of life.
In his reaction, the tearful young chap expressed great appreciation to the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for creating an enabling environment in Oyo State for all to flourish. He equally thanked the OYRTMA Boss, Fagbemi for this rare honour and pledge to continually work selflessly in the interest of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
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