Ogun State Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have been charged to be more civil in the discharge of their duties in the interests of the public and devise enforcement strategies that would aid road discipline by motorists.

Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, gave this charge in Abeokuta while declaring open a 2-Day training for the VIOs on computer-based Drivers' Theory Test (DTT), to build their capacity towards ensuring that licensed drivers drive safely.

Dairo stated that the Officers have a huge responsibility to the people as they take their duties seriously, urging them to always conduct a risk assessment on the field to determine which vehicles need to be stopped for a checkup.

He said, “As VIO, you need to see this training as an opportunity to learn and relearn, and this in no small measure will enhance your service delivery. I want to let you know that any sacrifice made in the course of discharging your duties is not in vain”.

Earlier in her goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Olusola Osasona, implored participants to replicate what they had learned and translate it into effective service delivery.

Also in his remarks, the Director of Vehicle Inspection Service, Engr. Adegboyega Ademeyin, emphasised the importance of technology in eliminating unfair judgment during screening exercise and theory test for drivers to ensure that the right applicants were screened to drive safely on the roads.

Engr. Ademeyin expressed gratitude to the State government for its assistance in making the training a reality, advising Officers to maintain discipline to improve the agency's public image.

 Speaking on the topic: "The Use of Drivers' Theory Test Platform/Interface/Payment/Methods/Practical", the guest lecturer and South-West Director, DTT Coordinator, Mr. Makinde Bolaji, revealed that the automated nature of the Driver's Theories Test was not aimed to replace the officers with the machine but to complement their efforts.