No. 1 female traffic warden bags her 10th award in Lagos

A police traffic warden attached to Sabo Police Division in Lagos, Insp. Josephine Ogene, was yesterday honoured by the DAAR Communications for her outstanding performance in traffic management.

Mr Ambrose Shomide, the Managing Director, Radio Services, Daar Communications, the owners of Raypower, AIT and Faaji FM station, presented the award to her while controlling traffic at St. Agnes Junction, SaboYaba Road, Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that for the about 180 seconds while the award ceremony lasted, motorists and members of the public watched with admiration.

Shomide said that the organisation received many calls requesting for an award for Ogene as the number one traffic warden in the state.

In her response, Ogene, who had put in more than 20 years on the job, told newsmen that she enjoyed controlling traffic and the appreciation she received from people passing or motorists.

“I feel so happy doing this job. It gives me more joy when people appreciate me on duty,” she said.

Mr Emeka Udo, a commercial bus driver at the event, told NAN, “Ogene’s performance is outstanding, I am not surprised that she received the award. We call her `Iron Mama’ whenever she is on duty, no traffic around here. She knows the job and she does it smiling.” (NAN)