The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) is dedicated to promoting justice, fairness, and accountability across the state. We ensure laws are enforced in line with constitutional principles while safeguarding the rights and freedoms of every citizen.
It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the official website of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) —an Authority dedicated to upholding the road, traffic, environmental, open grazing and other related laws that ensure peace, order, and sustainable development in our beloved state.
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde, in his wisdom and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people, established this Authority to create a structured, lawful, and thriving environment for all. As he rightfully stated, “Where there is no law, chaos reigns, and sustainable development cannot be achieved in a chaotic environment.” These words serve as our guiding principle as we work diligently to enforce regulations, promote civic responsibility, and safeguard the rights and safety of every resident.
We extend our profound gratitude to His Excellency for his visionary leadership in creating this Authority and prioritizing the welfare of the people of Oyo State. We also appreciate the Board Members and all stakeholders who have played pivotal roles in supporting this mission.
To our dear citizens, we urge you to be partners in progress. Your cooperation is crucial in ensuring that our roads remain safe, our environment stays clean, and our public spaces function efficiently. We kindly request that you report any malicious acts, law violations, or concerns through the appropriate channels provided on this website. Together, we can build a state where the rule of law prevails, and development thrives.
The Authority leads statewide operations to enforce compliance with environmental standards, road traffic safety laws, and anti-open grazing regulations. This includes the deployment of monitoring teams, issuance of penalties to violators, and collaboration with security agencies to ensure effective law enforcement.
To ensure speedy and efficient prosecution of offenders, the Authority facilitates the establishment, furnishing, and operations of Environmental Protection Tribunals and Mobile Courts. It also monitors case outcomes to ensure proper sanctions are issued in line with existing laws.
The Authority works closely with other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as Local Governments and NGOs, to promote environmental sustainability and traffic safety. It organizes seminars, workshops, and stakeholder forums to foster synergy and review policy effectiveness.
A critical part of the Authority’s work is the collection and analysis of data on infractions. Through research and field studies, it identifies trends in traffic and environmental issues and makes informed recommendations to government for policy improvements and technological adoption.
The Authority monitors waste management contractors and consultants engaged by the government, assesses their performance, and provides reports for accountability. It also operates a public feedback system to gather citizen input on enforcement practices and service delivery.
To oversee the enforcement of Oyo State laws and regulations made pursuant thereto, relating to healthy and environmental standards, maintenance of road traffic safety and anti-open grazing regulations in Oyo state
To foster and facilitate a working relationship with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government with a view to providing and ensuring the effective exchange of information to achieve traffic safety and environmental sustainability within the State;
To facilitate the equipment and furnishing of Environmental Tribunal and Mobile Courts
To devise strategies to aid enforcement of and compliance with environmental standards and traffic laws in the State; To collect data on and maintain such number of database on infraction of traffic, environmental and anti-open grazing laws
To establish a feedback mechanism, with members of the Public, on the implementation and Enforcement of Traffic and Environmental Laws and Standards
Conduct seminar and workshops for stakeholders in traffic and environmental sector on the effectiveness and review of traffic and environmental laws and standards
To monitor the performance of any contractor and consultant engaged by the Government for waste disposal, and make report on their performances
To Conduct research into Traffic and Environmental challenges and make recommendations for policy improvement
To promote Traffic Standards and Environmental protection in collaboration with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Authority and Non-Governmental Organization;
To oversee, monitor and evaluate the activities and performances of Environmental Protection Tribunal and Mobile Courts set up under any Law of the State
To ensure that matters before Mobile Courts and Tribunals are handled diligently and appropriate sanctions are issued as may be necessary and permitted under the relevant Laws
