LASTMA sacks six officials for misconduct

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has sacked six officials for various acts of misconduct.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq.

He said another personnel management board session would be convened soon to address the cases of more indicted LASTMA officials.

Bakare-Oki said the decision followed the recommendations put forward by LASTMA’s Personnel Management Board.

He said: “Formal disciplinary notices were issued to the implicated officers at LASTMA’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.

“The Lagos State Civil Service Commission had fully endorsed the Personnel Management Board’s recommendations, which pertained to severe misconduct and general inefficiencies.

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“These disciplinary actions were rigorously implemented in accordance with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.”

He reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to enhancing its operations and urged the people of Lagos to actively engage with the agency.

Bakare-Oki implored the residents to provide both positive feedback and reports of any observed misconduct along with relevant evidence.

The GM added: “I wish to inform the general public that this is an ongoing exercise aimed at purging the Agency of errant officers.

“Another personnel management board session will be convened shortly to address additional indicted LASTMA officials.”

He also urged road users in Lagos to strictly comply with traffic regulations.

He warned that violations would attract penalties, including fines, as enforced by the Lagos Mobile Courts in accordance with legal provisions.

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