LASTMA begins three-day training for officers

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an intensive three-day in-house training programme, meticulously crafted to enhance the operational efficacy and service delivery standards of its officers.

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This initiative, ceremoniously launched yesterday by Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa at the LASTMA headquarters will delve into a broad array of critical topics, including:

Diplomatic Enforcement: Strategies for executing effective traffic management while maintaining constructive public relations.

Stress Management and Wellness: Advanced techniques for preserving mental and physical well-being in high-pressure scenarios.

Ethical and Professional Excellence: Upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in traffic operations.

Collaborative Team Synergy: Building cohesive teams to optimize productivity and elevate service quality.

Elevated Communication Techniques: Mastering communication for clarity, precision, and maximum impact.

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Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Cultivating emotional intelligence to adeptly navigate conflicts and foster positive public engagement.

Navy Captain Akinyemi Samuel, a distinguished authority in stress management, is leading the session on Stress Management and Wellness, imparting actionable strategies to help participants manage stress and maintain peak effectiveness.

This training underscores LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to continuous capacity enhancement and operational excellence, ensuring that senior officers are well-armed with the necessary skills and insights to excel in their respective roles.

Since the beginning of the year, LASTMA has prioritized the training and retraining of its personnel, with over 3,000 officers having already undergone specialized instruction in various aspects of traffic management.

“The Lagos State Government places immense emphasis on the professional development of its workforce, ensuring the delivery of exceptional services to the motoring public, particularly motorists across the state,” Giwa affirmed.

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