Kano Road Traffic Agency
| Abbreviation | KAROTA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2012 |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Road traffic control |
| Headquarters | Club Road, Kano |
| Location | |
Region served | Kano |
Official language | English |
Managing Director | Baffa Babba Danagundi |
Staff | 2000 |
Volunteers | 100 |
| Website | Official website |
Kano Road Traffic Agency is a Kano State government agency which was established to transform the state's transportation system and ensure free traffic in Kano as well as reduce road accidents.[1][2][3][4]
History[]
The Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA)or (AR5) is a traffic management agency which was established by former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso in 2012 in order to sanitize the roads by ensuring road users in Kano state upheld the law.[5][6][7][8]
References[]
- ^ "Ministries Agencies and Parastatals In Kano State:: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Kano: Return of KAROTA". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ Drugs worth N30m confiscated by KAROTA in Kano - Vanguard News
- ^ KAROTA and the question of excesses | Dailytrust
- ^ https://www.blueprint.ng/karota-and-the-people-of-kano-2/
- ^ Kano traffic official killed while removing vehicle's number plate
- ^ Traffic official drags steering with driver, causing fatal accident
- ^ Scandal rocks Kano Sharia court, traffic agency | Premium Times Nigeria
Categories:
- Transport in Kano
- Government agencies established in 2012
- 2012 establishments in Nigeria
- Organizations based in Kano
- Government of Kano State
- State agencies and parastatals of Nigeria