LASTMA’s new head warns officials against corruption
The newly appointed Acting Director-General of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bakare Oki Olalekan, has warned officials of the agency against corruption.
Mr. Oki issued the warning to the agency’s operatives over the weekend in a statement signed by LASTMA spokesperson, Mr. Adebayo Taofik.
The new LASTMA chief also warned staff to be courteous, empathetic and avoid corruption in all its guises while performing their legal duties on the streets.
Mr. Oki disclosed this in Oshodi while addressing LASTMA Auditors, Commanders and Zebras on the new vision and mission of the agency.
The new acting GM said it marks a new dawn for traffic management in Lagos as he said he would do everything in his power to ensure seamless movement of commuters across the state.
According to a statement signed by Taofik, Mr Oki said he would not tolerate corruption or bribery by any official, while charging all LAWMA operatives to be polite when committing traffic violations.
“The public expects a corruption-free LASTMA that does not collect bribes. Therefore, even when arresting criminals, there should be respect and civility,” Oki said.
“Motorists want a decent and orderly LASTMA. We will not tolerate laziness and tardiness of police officers for various duties.”
He stressed that the new administration will carry out a major organizational reorganization, centered on the Director General/Oversight Department, to ensure effective and efficient oversight of the activities of LASTMA personnel on duty.
The newly appointed GM of LASTMA said, “We will ensure a conducive working environment and provide our staff with an elaborate training plan to meet international standards and best practices in traffic management.”
While assuring the government’s commitment to the safety, welfare and rights of its personnel on duty, Mr. Oki also urged motor vehicle transport, particularly commercial bus drivers, to comply with the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Act, 2018 (as amended). He warned them to always follow the rules.
Source: guardian.ng