Reported by Weng Patrick Atokor l Journalist at Weng Global
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill, 2026, a proposed framework that includes a digitalised ticketing system designed to eliminate multiple ticketing in motor parks across the state.
The legislation was passed during plenary on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after lawmakers considered and adopted the relevant committee report and proceeded with the bill’s third reading.
The bill is now expected to be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent before it can formally become law.
Digital System to Replace Multiple Ticketing
A central feature of the legislation is the introduction of a digitalised ticketing system for commercial transport operations.
The proposed system is intended to create a more coordinated method of collecting transport-related charges and reduce the practice of multiple ticketing, which has been a longstanding concern among transport operators and passengers.
According to reporting on the Assembly’s proceedings, the legislation seeks to establish an integrated system covering the registration, regulation and management of commercial transportation, traffic, motor parks, terminals, garages, loading points and related infrastructure.
The proposed digital approach is also expected to improve transparency in revenue collection and provide clearer accountability in the management of motor parks.
For commercial transport operators, the objective is to reduce the burden associated with dealing with multiple ticketing arrangements while establishing a more uniform system across the state.
Bill Seeks Greater Control of Motor Park Operations
Beyond ticketing, the bill provides a wider regulatory framework for the administration of motor parks and transport facilities.
The legislation seeks to strengthen the management of motor parks, garages and other transport-related facilities while addressing issues surrounding revenue collection and accountability.
The Assembly’s consideration of the measure followed an earlier move to establish a structured Park Management System in the state.
During the bill’s earlier stages, lawmakers said the proposed system could help address revenue leakages and improve accountability in the collection and management of funds generated from motor park activities.
The legislation also seeks to address disorder and unlawful activities in motor parks, including thuggery, violence and extortion.
Lawmakers had argued during the earlier debate that a regulated management structure could improve safety for drivers, passengers and other users of motor parks.
Assembly Completes Third Reading
The bill was introduced as a Private Member’s Bill by the Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Transport.
After its earlier consideration, the legislation underwent further scrutiny before the committee’s report was presented to the House.
According to reports of Wednesday’s proceedings, the committee report was adopted following a motion moved by Majority Leader Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewumi and seconded by Hon. Sikiru Bajepade.
Adewumi subsequently moved the motion for the third reading and passage of the bill, which was seconded by Hon. Taofiq Olayiwola.
The motion was adopted, leading to the passage of the legislation.
Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, said the final copy would be transmitted to Governor Adeleke for the next stage of the legislative process.
Move Follows Earlier Park Disputes
The passage comes against the background of recent disputes over control and leadership of motor parks in Osun.
On September 13, Governor Adeleke ordered security agencies to restore order in affected motor parks following the killing of Ajagungbade Emir, which the state government said allegedly resulted from a dispute over park leadership.
The governor also directed the immediate vacation of motor parks by warring groups and announced plans to reintroduce a Park Management System.
Adeleke said the proposed management structure was intended to restore discipline and order in parks and garages across the state.
The Assembly subsequently began consideration of legislation that would provide a statutory framework for the management system.
When the proposal was first considered, the Assembly said the framework would regulate revenue collection, address leakages in internally generated revenue and facilitate digital ticketing.
Lawmakers also linked the proposed structure to efforts to protect drivers and passengers from alleged extortion and improve safety within motor parks.
Osun Had Earlier Introduced Unified Ticketing
The latest legislative move builds on previous efforts by the Osun State Government to introduce more coordinated ticketing arrangements in the transport sector.
In April 2025, the state government announced a unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, citing concerns about revenue leakages, extortion and multiple ticketing.
Under that arrangement, the government announced daily charges of ₦100 for commercial motorcycle operators and ₦200 for tricycle operators, with the state saying the system was intended to prevent additional unauthorised charges.
The state government had also previously stated that single ticketing had been introduced for commercial drivers through the Osun State Transport Management System as part of efforts to reduce revenue leakage.
The new legislation therefore represents a broader attempt to place transport, traffic and park management within an integrated regulatory structure.
What the New System Could Change
If the bill receives the governor’s assent and is subsequently implemented, the digital ticketing component could change how transport-related payments are administered across Osun’s motor parks.
Instead of operators dealing with multiple ticketing arrangements, the proposed system is designed to create a coordinated mechanism for ticket issuance and revenue collection.
The intended benefits include improved transparency, easier monitoring of collections and reduced opportunities for revenue leakages.
The legislation also provides a framework for managing the relationship between transport operators, passengers, park managers and government agencies.
However, the effectiveness of the system will ultimately depend on how its provisions are implemented, including the technology adopted, enforcement procedures, registration of operators and accountability mechanisms.
The passage of legislation alone does not automatically guarantee that multiple ticketing or extortion will disappear. Implementation and enforcement will determine how the proposed framework operates in practice.
Revenue and Accountability
Revenue management is another significant component of the proposed legislation.
The Assembly has linked the Park Management System to efforts to improve the collection and accountability of internally generated revenue.
A centralised and digitalised system could provide government with more reliable records of transactions and make it easier to monitor collections from transport-related activities.
It could also make it more difficult for unauthorised individuals or groups to impose separate charges on operators if the system is properly enforced.
The broader objective, according to lawmakers and state officials, is to establish a more transparent structure for managing commercial transportation and motor parks.
Safety and Order in Motor Parks
The bill also has a security and public-order dimension.
Motor parks are important transport hubs connecting communities across Osun, but disputes over control of parks can have consequences for drivers, passengers and surrounding communities.
The state government’s decision to revive the Park Management System followed a recent dispute that was linked by officials to violence around park leadership.
The proposed law seeks to establish clearer rules for the administration of these facilities while providing a framework for addressing activities that threaten safety and order.
Earlier discussions on the bill specifically referenced the need to prohibit thuggery and other violent activities in motor parks.
What Happens Next?
The immediate next step is for the final copy of the bill to be transmitted to Governor Adeleke for assent.
Until the governor assents to the bill and the required legal procedures are completed, the legislation should not be treated as an already operational law.
Once enacted, attention will shift to implementation, including the establishment of the relevant management structures, development or deployment of digital ticketing infrastructure, registration of transport operators and enforcement of the new rules.
The state will also need to ensure that transport operators and members of the public understand how the new system will work and what charges are legally applicable.
For commuters and transport operators, the practical impact will depend largely on how effectively the government translates the legislative framework into a functioning and transparent system.
Why the Development Matters
The passage of the Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill marks a significant legislative step in the state’s effort to reorganise motor park administration and transport-related revenue collection.
Its proposed digital ticketing system is particularly important because multiple ticketing has implications beyond the payment of fees. It can increase the cost of transport operations, create uncertainty for operators and passengers and make revenue collection more difficult to monitor.
A properly implemented digital system could provide a clearer record of payments while reducing the number of informal collection points.
At the same time, the effectiveness of the reform will depend on transparency, enforcement and the state’s ability to ensure that only authorised charges are collected.
For Osun residents, the key issue will therefore move from the passage of the bill to how the proposed system is implemented once the legislative process is completed.
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Sources
- Osun State House of Assembly — official Assembly information and legislative records.
- Osun State Government — announcement on the reintroduction of the Park Management System.
- Premium Times — report on the Assembly’s consideration of the Park Management System Bill.
- InsightLinks — report on the passage of the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill.
- Osun State Government — previous unified ticketing policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators.
