'Apply Now': Ogun Government Begins Fresh Recruitment
- Authorities have confirmed that the Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE's) recruitment exercise for new operatives is now open
- Legit.ng gathered that this is in line with the government's mission to safer roads and effective traffic management across 18 major traffic corridors in the prominent southwest state
- Governor Dapo Abiodun had expressed his wish to bolster the agency’s operational capacity to meet the increasing demand for effective traffic management across Ogun state
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Abeokuta, Ogun state - Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, has approved the recruitment of new operatives into the Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE).
Legit.ng gathered that this is part of Governor Abiodun's plan to boost the agency’s operational capacity.

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Ogun begins TRACE recruitment 2025
In a release from the office of the TRACE commander-general/chief executive, 'Seni Ogunyemi, the Ogun government disclosed that the recruitment exercise was aimed at increasing the agency's human capacity. Legit.ng obtained the statement on Friday, May 2.
The goverment stated that it is recruiting to further enhance TRACE's operational response in emergencies across the state. Authorities, therefore, enjoined interested candidates to apply and submit their application form free of charge via the official website: http://ogunstatetraceagency.com.
The application window would be open from today, Friday, May 2 to Friday, May 16, 2025.
The agency would be seeking disciplined, honest, dedicated, and service-oriented individuals, who would be passionate about public safety and willing to make a career in traffic management in Ogun state.
Need for Ogun to tackle unemployment
Legit.ng reports that the unemployment rate in Nigeria is currently at 4.3% for the second quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Governor Abiodun described unemployment as a challenge that must be tackled head-on in a bid to build a prosperous and sustainable future for the state as well as the country at large.
Abiodun added that while unemployment affects all age groups, youth unemployment is a crisis that must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
The Ogun governor assured that his administration remains committed to the restructuring of the state.
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Ogun: Abiodun honours best-graduating students
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Abiodun honoured Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin—who emerged as the best-graduating students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a perfect 5.0 CGPA as Education Ambassadors of Ogun state.
Governor Abiodun said the UNILAG's best-graduating students are to engage with students, share their experiences, and encourage academic excellence.

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Abiodun said his administration will continue to honor and support exceptional individuals who make Ogun state proud.
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Source: Legit.ng