“Synergy among traffic and security agencies will boost enforcement against traffic offences"

The Lagos State Government is calling on the Vehicle Inspection Services (VIO), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to help get rid of traffic problems in the state.

Anofi Elegushi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, made this appeal to the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC.

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He also stressed the need for the establishment of a mobile court to try traffic offenders arrested by the team.

“Managing traffic in Lagos requires all agencies with related responsibility to act in unison rather than at cross purpose.

“Synergy among traffic and security agencies will boost enforcement against traffic offences. A significant number of motorists and vehicles do not have the necessary papers to be on the road.”

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This comes after Mr Hygenius Omeje, the Sector Commander, revealed thatthe FRSCis working with other traffic agencies to ensure full enforcement of the Lagos Road Traffic Laws, especially the restriction of "okada" and tricycle operations.

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Do you agree that the FRSC, LASTMA, VIO and Lagos state need to work together in order to solve the traffic issues in the city?