In a significant move to strengthen the State's transportation system, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated the Board Members of the Commercial Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA).
The oath taking ceremony, held at the Ministry of Transportation headquarters, was administered by Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, who administered the oath of office and outlined a clear mandate for the new board.
Pastor Cobham emphasized the weight of responsibility entrusted to the newly inaugurated members. He noted that their oath of office serves as a guiding principle for managing government policies, documents, and actions with integrity.
According to him, the primary focus of the new board is to establish a robust operational foundation for the agency, which is essential for "sanitizing the entire ecosystem and addressing the impunity of commercial drivers" within the state.
"With all maturity, we should be proactive in making things right," Pastor Cobham urged the board. "At the end of the day, the government should receive accolades based on the performance of this agency and the Ministry of Transportation at large."
A key directive for the board was to implement the State color scheme for all intra-city commercial vehicles, specified as blue and white, reflecting the state's unique identity.
This policy aims to enhance uniformity, identification, and order in the public transport landscape.
The Commissioner highlighted the importance of fairness and service, stating that every citizen deserves respect: "Every road user is the governor's person and should be treated fairly." This reinforces the government's commitment to citizen-focused governance and the protection of commuters' rights.
The newly inaugurated CTRA Board members are Mr. Efa Nyong - Chairman, CTRA, Mr. Ukpong Ukpong - Director, CTRA, Barr. Roseline Inameti - Secretary, CTRA and Mr. Dominic Edem - Member, CTRA
The event attended by Dr. Gabriel Ukwada, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, along with other officials and stakeholders, highlighting a collective effort to achieve a more efficient, orderly, and safe transport sector for Cross River State.
Irene Bassey
