The Katsina State Safety and Road Traffic Authority (KASSAROTA) has completed a three-day study and capacity-building visit to the Kaduna State Traffic and Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA), aimed at strengthening traffic administration, enforcement operations, and the adoption of modern technologies in Katsina State.
The delegation, led by the Director General of KASSAROTA, Major Garba Yahaya Rimi Rtd. (Tafidan Kauran Katsina), visited the KASTLEA headquarters in Kaduna to understudy its organisational structure, operational framework, and deployment of digital tools in traffic management. Major Rimi said the visit was approved by the Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, as part of efforts to modernise the state’s traffic system.
He explained that the tour enabled the team to examine KASTLEA’s equipment, enforcement strategies, and technological applications that have contributed to Kaduna’s coordinated traffic operations. He noted that similar agencies, including LASTMA in Lagos and KAROTA in Kano, have long provided state-level models for urban traffic management, motivating KASSAROTA’s decision to broaden its professional exposure.
Major Rimi added that the authority will begin implementing key insights from the visit to improve road safety, enhance traffic control, and restructure operational processes where necessary. He travelled with senior officials, including the Secretary of the Authority, Aminu Lawal Batsari; Director of Motor Vehicle Administration, Samaila Lawal Mani; and KASSAROTA Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Marwana Kofar Sauri.
Speaking during the visit, KASSAROTA Secretary Aminu Lawal Batsari described the tour as a critical capacity-building initiative. He said KASTLEA’s long-standing expertise in traffic management made the visit valuable for Katsina State, especially as the government pushes for science and technology-driven approaches to transportation management.
Batsari disclosed that improved infrastructure, combined with intensified KASSAROTA enforcement, has contributed to a 39 percent reduction in road accidents, fatalities, and property damage across major routes in Katsina. He also noted that more robust traffic regulation enhances security, as criminals often rely on vehicles and motorcycles during attacks.
Welcoming the delegation, the Corps Marshal of KASTLEA, Carla Abdulkadir, praised the initiative and described it as timely for both states. She said collaborative exchanges between traffic agencies are essential for improving road safety nationwide and strengthening institutional capabilities in enforcement, training, and technological adoption.
She commended Major Rimi’s leadership for prioritising staff development, describing the visit as evidence of forward-thinking administration. Abdulkadir assured KASSAROTA of continued cooperation and support in areas of mutual interest.
The study tour marks another step in Katsina State’s effort to build a modern, technology-enabled traffic management system capable of meeting emerging mobility and security demands.
