Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a truck driver who was trapped in a life-threatening accident while driving along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja. This was disclosed in a statement made available to our newsmen by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Friday. According to the statement, …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists queuing for fuel at various filling stations to avoid traffic congestion that inconveniences other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning on Sunday as he deployed additional officers to monitor traffic around fuel stations across Lagos. This is according to a statement by LASTMA’s Director …

In a move to curb incessant gridlock caused by fuel queues, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed operatives to monitor traffic around fuel stations across the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, on Sunday. The statement revealed that the General Manager of …

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have pledged to intensify their efforts in managing traffic situation in Lagos State. This commitment was solidified during a visit by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Jonathan Owoade, to the LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, yesterday. LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki welcomed  FRSC delegation and …

Founded on 15 July 2000 by the then Governor Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) has blazed the trail in traffic management nationwide. In the period, it has emerged  the go-to agency to learn about urban traffic management by various sub-national and national officials. There’s no doubt about the impact the agency has made over the years. Helping …

In a significant move to enhance the operations of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lagos State Government has launched a 24-hour Customer Service Centre, equipped with dedicated Toll-Free Hotlines, a Walk-In Complaint Centre, a Website, a Whistleblower App, and a New Department of Statistics, Research, and Data. These Centres are situated at the LASTMA headquarters. The Special …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has felicitated with Muslims across the state as they join other faithful world over in celebrating the Eld El-Fitr, which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting. In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, he quoted the General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare Oki, as …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to observe speed limits when travelling along the extensive section of the newly repaired Third Mainland Bridge. This was disclosed in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Adebayo Toafiq, on Wednesday. He urged motorists to observe all traffic signs and installed technological equipment connected to traffic. The Lagos State Government …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said skits or filmmakers caught using its uniform or affiliated colour, kits and accoutrements without authorisation from the government would be prosecuted. The General Manager of the agency, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Taofiq Adebayo, yesterday. Bakare-Oki frowned at the demeaning manner in …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Tuesday, said the use of body cameras by its officials on traffic management duty had been phased out with the introduction of the Traffic Management Solution handheld camera. The PUNCH reports that in 2022, the Lagos State Government said it was deploying bodycams for use by officials of LASTMA for effective traffic management. …