In March 2025, the Oyo State Government held a two‑day training session aimed at over 80 enforcement officers from various agencies: the Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Environmental and Sanitation Task Force, Amotekun Corps, the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, and other operational security units.
The training theme was: “Psychology of Law Enforcement: Strategies for Compliance under the OYRTMA, Environmental Protection and Sanitation Law, and Open Grazing Prohibition Law.” It emphasized understanding human behavior to improve compliance while enforcing state laws.
Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi, Chairman of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), explained that the goal was to familiarize officers with recent legal developments and emerging trends guiding enforcement across key state laws.
The training aimed not only at legal knowledge but also at developing skills in modern public service—such as integrity, professionalism, and strategies for voluntary compliance—alongside enforcing environmental, traffic, and grazing laws with best practices.
The training aligns with broader efforts by the Seyi Makinde administration to strengthen governance through capacity-building. For instance, the Office of the Head of Service has trained thousands of civil/public service officers at local and national levels to adopt modern governance practices.
Such capacity development also touches public service modernization—urging adoption of digital tools, enhanced performance metrics, and better service delivery standards across ministries and agencies.
Who Over 80 enforcement officers across law‑enforcement agencies in Oyo State
When March 5–6, 2025 (two‑day session)
Focus Areas Legal frameworks, behavioral psychology, enforcement under new state laws
Goal Enhance compliance, professionalism, integrity in public service
Bigger Vision Cycle Part of ongoing efforts at modernizing Oyo’s civil/public service apparatus.
This initiative reflects a shift in Oyo State toward a more modern, values‑based and psychologically informed approach to law enforcement—one that emphasizes voluntary public compliance over coercion, backed by integrity and professionalism. It’s part of a broader strategy to modernize public institutions and improve service delivery across the board.
