The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has officially announced the dismissal of five officers and the reprimand of two others due to confirmed cases of corruption and misconduct in the course of their duties within the state.
The Public Relations Officer of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, released a statement to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, confirming these actions.
The statement highlighted that the Lagos State Civil Service Commission endorsed all recommendations put forward by the Personnel Management Board concerning the seven implicated LASTMA officers.
This decision was reached during their meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2023.
Taofiq said, “While five LASTMA officials indicted for corruption received a letter of termination of appointment’, remaining two received a letter of ‘reprimand’ for absence from duty posts without leave.”
Taofiq referenced the agency’s acting General Manager, Bakare Oki, affirming that the disciplinary measures taken were in accordance with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Oki emphasized the importance of the public sharing their experiences, whether positive or negative, and providing relevant evidence related to alleged misconduct. Such information is crucial for the agency’s improvement.
He urged drivers in Lagos to consistently adhere to the state’s traffic laws to avoid violating regulations and facing corresponding penalties. Oki assured the public that complaints would be promptly and fairly addressed.
Regarding the remaining 14 LASTMA officials under investigation, Taofiq clarified that their cases are pending further administrative review. He emphasized the necessity for the driving public to comply with the Lagos State Transportation Sector Reform Law 2018.
“This is necessary for all of us to promote a Greater Lagos for the benefit of all and for the realisation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s objectives in the First Pillar of the THEMES Plus Development Agenda (Traffic Management and Transportation).”
“We wish to add by informing well-meaning and concerned Lagos residents and the motoring public that we have various windows through which complaints can be channelled for prompt action – 08100565860, 08129928515, 08129928503, (08129928597 WhatsApp only) and Provost on 08129928490
“He assured the public that such complaints shall be investigated dispassionately with dispatch.
“While enjoining every motoring public to abide by the Lagos State Transportation Sector Reform Law 2018, Mr Bakare Oki disclosed that cases against the remaining 14 indicted LASTMA officials are undergoing additional administrative review”, Taofiq added.
