Gov Otu Restores VIO’s Road Operations, Clarifies TRAMRA’s Role

Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the restoration of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) to the roads to perform its statutory duties of vehicle roadworthiness inspection, driver testing, accident investigation, and vehicle documentation. The restoration follows a meeting with critical stakeholders in the transportation sector

In a press statement from the Office of the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on media to the Governor, Mr Linus Obogo, under the clarified responsibilities, VIO will handle vehicle inspections, mechanical safety assessments, licensing-related tests and technical investigations. His Excellency also clarifies that TRAMRA is now restricted to traffic management and control, including illegal parking enforcement, traffic flow, traffic light violations and orderly conduct on public roads.

The directive aims to promote professionalism, improve road safety and prevent overlapping responsibilities, harassment and extortion of motorists. Both departments are expected to operate within their lawful mandates in the interest of motorists and the people of Cross River State.