Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has said the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has moved from traffic management in the state to an incident management authority within the metropolis. Giwa stated this in Lagos at a press briefing where the official emblem of the agency’s 25th-anniversary celebrations was unveiled.
The emblem symbolises a quarter-century of unwavering commitment to traffic regulation and orderliness across Lagos State.He extolled LASTMA’s invaluable contributions to the evolution of a responsive and efficient traffic management system in Lagos.
He emphasized the critical role of synergy between public institutions and the citizenry in actualising safer roads and seamless urban mobility in Nigeria’s commercial centre.
The unveiling of the 25th-anniversary emblem was imbued with symbolic resonance, not merely as a tribute to past accomplishments but as a reaffirmation of LASTMA’s enduring pledge to excellence, discipline, and public service in traffic administration.
Giwa remarked that the silver jubilee presents a profound moment for introspection, renewed commitment and visionary planning.
“It is an opportunity to evaluate our journey, celebrate the gallant men and women who uphold the LASTMA mandate with dignity, and chart a strategic course toward a technologically advanced, citizen-focused traffic management paradigm for Lagos,” he noted.
He underscored the importance of the theme, LASTMA at 25: Enhancing traffic efficiency and safety on Lagos roads – Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovation,’ to the milestones achieved so far.
As part of the commemorative activities, the Lagos State Government is set to unveil a comprehensive 20-year Traffic Management Plan (TMP) at the forthcoming three-day traffic conference.
He stressed that the ambitious blueprint will articulate holistic strategies for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic before, during, and after infrastructure projects, as well as during events that may pose risks to road safety.
Giwa also confirmed that the silver jubilee celebrations will span July 15 to 17, 2025, and will include a rich programme of events such as keynote presentations by Nigerian and international experts as well as award ceremonies recognising exemplary service by current and retired personnel of the agency, alongside key stakeholders in the traffic management sector.
The occasion drew an array of distinguished dignitaries, including prominent stakeholders in the transportation ecosystem and high-ranking government functionaries.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the General Manager, LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government and the motoring public for their enduring support.
He underscored the agency’s significant strides over the years and reaffirmed its dedication to innovation, professionalism, and the continual enhancement of traffic flow throughout the metropolis.
Bakare-Oki elaborated on a strategic institutional shift that has seen the enforcement of stringent codes of conduct among LASTMA operatives – an ethical overhaul that has led to dismissals, demotions, and other corrective measures instituted over the years.
