LASTMA decorates permanent secretary as special traffic mayor

To further ensure free flowing traffic in the state, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Mrs. Mobolaji Daba, has been inducted and decorated as Special Traffic Mayor of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Speaking after the decoration, which took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Alausa, Ikeja, Daba charged LASTMA officers to be more dedicated, professional and continue to promote a positive image of the agency, as they enhance traffic management in the state.

She noted that their dedication and commitment to duty have significantly helped in reducing congestion and promoting seamless traffic flow in the state, stressing that their role in maintaining order and discipline on Lagos roads is important and cannot be underrated.

The Permanent Secretary said: “LASTMA has been doing a good job and I want to commend every one of you and urge you to continue to put in more effort in the discharge of their job as there are rewards for every good effort. Sometimes, the commendation and recommendation may not come when you believe they should come, just know that people are watching and seeing you.”

Earlier, Director, Traffic Advocacy and Special Traffic Mayor, LASTMA, Mr. Jimmy Awoyemi noted that the induction and decoration is an initiative of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, and the General Manager LASTMA Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki.

He added that the motive is to get the assistance, support, and cooperation of the body of permanent secretaries in the state for LASTMA in traffic management, stressing that “It is believed this will yield a positive economic improvement in the state.”