By Rasaq Adebayo
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has concluded all necessary arrangements to collaborate with Civil Society Activists on effective and efficient traffic management across the State.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy visit by members of Civil Society Activists in Lagos to his office at Oshodi.
Oreagba said LASTMA was not established for revenue generation as being insinuated by some sections of the public, saying the Authority is purely saddled with controlling and managing all traffic related matters in Lagos State.
He maintained that all working ethics of the Authority including operations are being guarded and regulated by the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018 as amended.
“Let me inform you that the creation of the Lagos State Mobile Court where all traffic related matters are being decided was to promote fair hearing, justice and equity with reference to any infringement on the right of any motorists.”
He called on all Civil Society Activists to support the Agency in educating road users particularly motorists to desist from driving against traffic (one-way) as this has caused untimely death to many motoring public including innocent passersby.
“We enjoined members of the public particularly motorists to make use of Lastma hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928597 & 08174722227) for any information or observation where necessary”
While urging motorists to adhere strictly to all traffic regulations, Oreagba promised that any complaints sent via any of the LASTMA’s hotlines including social media handles (twitter-ekolastma, Instagram – @followlastma & Facebook- ekolastma) shall be thoroughly investigated without any iota biasness.
Meanwhile, Oreagba confirmed that two LASTMA officers (Mr.Ayinla Folorunsho & Mr. Fuwa Oladipupo) have been honoured for their dedication to work in ensuring smooth control/management of vehicular and human traffic.
Oreagba confirmed that uprightness and high sense of responsibility of the two distinguished officers have garnered positive feedback and praises to the Authority from the general public.
Earlier in his speech, the coordinator of Civil Society Activists in Lagos, Comrade Gbenga Soloki requested for a mutual synergy between all relevant government agencies across the State.
He commended LASTMA for its steadfastness in traffic management and control across the State.
“Civil Society Activists across the State would support Lastma in the area of public education and enlightenment on behavioural change of some recaltriant motorists towards traffic managers on Lagos Roads,” he said.
He thanked the management of LASTMA for providing complaint channels where issues of concerns could be reported for the attention of the government.
