Mohammed Shosanya
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,LASTMA, and the Nigerian Army,Tuesday agreed to strengthen partnership on traffic management in Lagos.
The agreement came to the fore during a working visit paid to the LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos by a team of top military officers from the 9 Brigade.
General Manager of LASTMA,Mr Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this in a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.
The officials of the 9 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army were led by Bridgadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi.
Mr. Oreagba said that it was a great honour receiving the team.
On the unfortunate incident that led to the face-off between a LASTMA officer and a soldier,Oreagba maintained that there was no love lost between the two sister agencies and that LASTMA would continue to rely on support from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state.
According to Mr. Oreagba: “We won’t abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the Army and Lastma for granted”
He maintained that such occurrence would not repeat itself as existing channel of communication would be maintained and additional new hotlines be explored by both to always resolve issues.
Earlier, Brigadier General Adegoke, said that bad elements prosper when there is division among security agencies, so there is the need for more cordial collaboration and maximum cooperation between all government agencies including Lastma.
Commending Lastma Officials for the wonderful work they are doing, Bridgadier Adetuyi promised that the Nigerian Army particularly the 9 Brigade Command, would continue to render support where necessary to activities of Lastma on the roads and ensure safety of traffic managers in the discharge of their statutory duties.
