Traffic
By Chiazo Ogbolu
Lagos, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured motorists of comprehensive traffic management across the state as they comply with traffic rules during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Mr Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, gave the assurance in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.
Giwa said the appeal on compliance became necessary due to the anticipated surge in social activities and vehicular traffic during the festive season, along with the ongoing construction projects throughout the State.
According to Giwa, LASTMA has pledged to deploy additional personnel and resources to ensure smooth traffic operations before, during, and after the Sallah celebration.
He noted that all operational heads, including the newly restructured agency’s District Comptrollers, Commanders and Zonal Heads would be actively on duty to ensure efficient traffic management throughout the festive period.
Giwa added that the agency’s Provost, Monitoring, and Surveillance Units would closely oversee operations, ensuring that all LASTMA officers on duty exhibit civility and the highest level of professionalism.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Lagosians on the occasion of Eid-el Kabir and assure all road users, particularly motorists, that LASTMA personnel will be stationed at strategic locations to effectively monitor vehicular movements across the state.
“I assure that the structural arrangements and deployments established for seamless traffic flow during the celebrations will be upheld by the agency.
“All motorists must adhere to traffic regulations, drive within speed limits, avoid reckless driving and perform regular maintenance on their vehicles to prevent accidents,” he said.
He warned that any traffic violation or disobedience to traffic managers’ directives would result in serious sanctions as stipulated in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018, as amended. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma
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