Gov Yusuf Enforces Traffic Regulations in Kano
Kano state government has taken some immediate steps to address perenial traffic snarl in the state capital, Kano. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has personally supervised traffic compliance
The government of Kano state has initiated measures to tackle the recurring traffic congestion in the capital city, Kano. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf personally monitored traffic adherence at Kofar Fanfo Junction, spending more than an hour ensuring drivers followed traffic signals. According to a statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf was joined by the State Secretary, commissioners, and other high-ranking officials for the initiative aimed at restoring discipline on Kano's roads.
The Governor urged motorists, commercial drivers, motorbike taxi operators, and pedestrians to strictly adhere to traffic rules, emphasizing the significance of obeying traffic lights for the protection of lives and property. He announced plans to reposition the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to function as a professional traffic management agency, prioritizing road user safety.
The governor pledged to bolster the agency's capacity to enhance traffic control, enforce regulations, and foster a culture of compliance throughout the state. Yusuf emphasized his administration's dedication to constructing a safer, more orderly, and efficient transportation system for all Kano residents. Condemning the carefree attitude of road users and their disregard for the recently installed traffic signals, the Governor warned that traffic violators should face strict punishment to prevent the misuse of multi-billion naira infrastructure as mere city decoration.
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