22nd March, 2022
By Aisha Cole
Two officers of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been sacked while four others have been demoted over various acts of misconduct while performing their official duties.
The punishment were meted out to the six officers after they facing disciplinary committee from September to December 2021, Mr Olumide Filade, LASTMA’S Asst. Director, Public Affairs said in a statement on Monday.
He added that the Personnel Management Board (Disciplinary) probed reported misconduct of the officers, including allegation of bribery, corruption and serious act unbecoming of public officers.
Filade said the officers who were demoted were also reprimanded for their various misdemeanours.
He added that the disciplinary action taken against the officers was in line with the extant rules as guided by the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
LASTMA therefore encouraged members of the public to share their experiences, including positive ones, and provide evidences where applicable of perceived misdemeanours to help in the improvement of the activities of the agency.
The agency further implored road users in Lagos to always comply with the State Traffic Law in order not to run foul of the law, which will attract penalties as stated in the law.
“This is necessary in order for all of us to promote a greater Lagos for the benefit of all and for the realisation of Mr Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s objectives in the first letter of the ‘THEMES’ agenda (Traffic Management and Transportation).
“We wish to add by informing well-meaning and concerned Lagos residents and the motoring public that we have various windows through which complaints can be channeled for prompt action.
“Such complaints shall be investigated dispassionately with despatch; 08129928490 and 08129928515, while Comptrollers could be reached via: 08129928448, 08129928749, 08129928512, 08129928542 and 08023270248.
“The management therefore enjoined the general Lagos road users to abide by the State Transportation Sector Reform Law 2018 as amended by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“Anyone caught on the wrong side of the law will be made to face the full wrath of the law”, it warned.
The agency also advised members of the public to desist from attacking its officers because of grievances. (NAN)