The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA),is partnering with Civil Society Activists on effective and efficient traffic management in the state
The General Manager of LASTMA,Mr Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit by members of Civil Society Activists in Lagos to his office at LASTMA Headquarters at Oshodi.
Mr. Oreagba disclosed that the agency was not established for revenue generation as being insinuated in some quarters.
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 implored 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”
The General Manager,while urging motorists to adhere strictly to all traffic regulations however promised that any complaints sent via any of the Lastma hotlines including social media handles (twitter-ekolastma, Instagram – @followlastma & Facebook- ekolastma) shall be thoroughly investigated without any iota bias
Earlier in his rarks, the coordinator of Civil Society Activists in Lagos Comrade Gbenga Soloki, sought mutual synergy between all relevant government agencies in the state.
He commended LASTMA personnel for its steadfastness in traffic management and control in the state.
He said: “Civil Society Activists across the State would support Lastma in the area of public education and enlightenment on behavioural change of some recalcitrant motorists towards traffic managers on Lagos roads”
