Why Lagos Sacked Six LASTMA Officials

By Akinwale Kasali

The Lagos State Government has sacked six officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, for official misconduct.

This was disclosed in a Press Release signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, and the General Manager of the Agency, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, posted on the X (former twitter) Page of the Transport Agency.

The statement affirmed that the Lagos State Civil Service Commission has fully endorsed the Personnel Management Board’s recommendations as they concern severe misconduct and general inefficiencies.

Bakare-Oki confirmed that these disciplinary actions were implemented in accordance with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

He reiterated LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to enhancing its operations and called on Lagos residents to actively engage with the Agency by providing both positive feedback and reports of any observed misconduct, along with relevant evidence.

“I wish to inform the general public that this is an ongoing exercise aimed at purging the Agency of errant officers. Another Personnel Management Board session will be convened shortly to address additional indicted LASTMA officials,” he added.

He also urged road users in Lagos to strictly comply with traffic regulations, warning that violations would attract penalties, including fines, as enforced by the Lagos Mobile Courts in accordance with legal provisions.

He emphasized that adherence to traffic laws is crucial to the realization of the “Greater Lagos” vision, as outlined in Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Development Agenda. The first pillar of this agenda, which focuses on traffic management and transportation, is essential for the actualization of this vision.

Furthermore, Bakare-Oki reassured the public of LASTMA’s steadfast commitment to addressing complaints promptly and impartially.

Citizens are encouraged to lodge complaints through the toll-free hotline 080000527862 or by visiting the Walk-In Complaint Centre at LASTMA’s Headquarters in Oshodi.

While assuring the motoring public of their civil rights’ protection on Lagos roads, he urged all motorists to comply with the Lagos State Transportation Sector Reform Law of 2018.”