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LASTMA commits to enhanced traffic oversight in 2025

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it is committed to enhancing traffic oversight in 2025.
The decision was reached at the end of a two-day leadership retreat aimed at refining the strategic competencies of its senior officers in transport management on Friday in Lagos.
The retreat had the theme: “Strategic Leadership for Effective Traffic Management in Lagos.”
Speaking at the retreat’s closing ceremony, Mr Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, emphasised the importance of proactive planning in tackling the challenges experienced during the 2024 yuletide season.
“Failing to plan is planning to fail. Reflecting on the hurdles we faced last year, particularly during the December festivities, we recognised the need for a comprehensive, strategic approach to traffic management.
“This retreat allows us to equip our senior officers with the tools to ensure smoother and more efficient road journeys for Lagos residents,” he said.
Giwa said the core responsibility of LASTMA lied in incident and crisis management, underscoring the need for meticulous preparation and leadership.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, reiterated the agency’s commitment to human capital development, noting its significance in reshaping public perception and enhancing operational efficiency.
“Globally, the cornerstone of any effective system is human capacity development.
“Over the past three to four years, we have prioritised training, retraining, and reorientation to address public concerns and reposition the agency.
“This retreat is a vital step in rebranding LASTMA and fostering professionalism among our officers,” he said.
The LASTMA boss noted that their mission was to safeguard the economic vitality of Lagos by ensuring road safety and reducing travel time for all road users.
“We are resolute in our commitment to creating accident-free roads across the state,” he said.
The former Lagos State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Mr Ponnle Ajibola, who served as a resource person during the retreat, underscored the importance of agility, collaboration, and decisiveness in managing transport crises.
“LASTMA must adopt a proactive and collaborative approach to crisis management.
“Leaders must be flexible, engage widely with stakeholders, and build cohesive teams to leverage collective expertise in decision-making,” Ajibola said.
One of the participants, Senior Traffic Officer Abimbola Kensington, reflecting on the training, noted that the retreat had been an eye-opener.
“I have gained insights into effective delegation and empowering junior officers to contribute meaningfully, which will undoubtedly enhance my decision-making,” she said.
The retreat reaffirmed LASTMA’s dedication to ensuring seamless mobility, fostering economic growth, and promoting road safety across Lagos State.