30th April, 2023
Operatives from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Lagos State Police Command agreed to strengthen their collaboration on traffic management in Lagos.
Mr Bolaji Oreagba, General Manager of LASTMA, made the announcement over the weekend during a courtesy visit to Lastma Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa.
Road users, particularly motorists, would benefit the most from this collaboration in terms of efficient and effective traffic management and reining in obstinate drivers, particularly commercial bus drivers.
Oreagba confirmed that LASTMA’s operational guidelines include 7 Comptrollers who cover the state’s three senatorial districts, 21 Commanders, and 45 Zebras, including Brt (1&2) with the free trade zone.
He cited Iyana Oworonsoki, Iyana-Ipaja, Ojuelegba Bridge, Ikorodu Round-About, Ikorodu Road, Lekki-Ajah, Obalende, Marine/Eko Bridge, Costain, Igando, Apapa-Oshodi motorway, Egbeda, Ketu as areas where collaboration with Lagos State Police Command is most needed.
In his welcome address, Assistant Comptroller of Lastma, Mr. Jubril Oshodi confirmed that the establishment of the Lagos State School Safety Advocacy Programme (LASTSAP) by Lastma was aimed at developing a better understanding of roads traffic safety and reducing the impact of trauma on our road.
Oshodi further confirmed that the programme is also aimed at protecting the future and ensuring sustainable development by catching them young (students).
During his address, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa commended the Lagos State Government for the establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA.
“Yes, the presence of LASTMA Officers at different choke points managing and controlling traffic on roads has made security job easier for Policemen at various divisions in Lagos.
While encouraging LASTMA officials not to be discouraged in the face of provocations, CP promised a structure that would serve as a bridge for both government agencies.
Those present at the meeting include DCP Hassan Shaffa (DC OPs), ACP Oludotun Odubana (AC OPs), CSP Aka Shittu (AO- OPs), CSP Kehinde Oni (OC Special Squad), SP Justine Ajeke (2ic SIB), SP Benjamin Hundeyin (PPRO LAGOS), Hon. Toyin Aremu (SSA on Transportation to Governor), LASTMA Comptrollers, Commanders and Zebras.