…ARMY TO LEND SUPPORT AT STRENGTHENING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigerian Army have agreed to strengthen their partnership on traffic management in Lagos.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the agency, Adebayo Taofiq during a working visit by the 9 Brigade Commander, Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at LASTMA Headquarters at Oshodi.
Mr. Oreagba while receiving the Military personnel, disclosed that it was a great honour receiving the officials of the Command.
Speaking on the unfortunate incident of the face-off between a Lastma Officer and a Soldier, Mr. Oreagba maintained that there is no love lost between the two sisters agencies and that Lastma personnel would continue to rely on continuous support from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies across the State.
According to Mr. Oreagba “we won’t abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the Army and Lastma for granted.”
He maintained that such an occurrence would not repeat itself as existing channels of communication would be maintained and additional new hotlines be explored by the two agencies to always resolve issues.
Earlier in his address, the Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi said that bad elements prosper when there is division among security agencies, so there is a need for more cordial collaboration and maximum cooperation between all government agencies including LASTMA.
While commending Lastma Officials for the wonderful work they are doing morning and night, Brigadier Adetuyi promised that the Nigerian Army, particularly, the 9 Brigade Command, would continue to render support where necessary to activities of LASTMA on our roads and ensure the safety of traffic managers in the discharge of their statutory duties.
Other Army officials in attendance during the visit include Major A.A Nasir (OC MP), Major A. Sanusi, Major A.A Onwemene, Major A.K Bello and LT T.H Owoyemi.
Also, LASTMA officials include Director of Operation of Lastma Mr. Peter Gbejemede, Provost Marshal Mr. Apena Biliaminu, Head, Headquarters Operations (Rover) Mr. Adeoye James, Head of Lastma Training Mr. Macaulay Modupe-Ore, Head of Police Unit of Lastma CSP Ajibola Abayomi and Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.
