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Lagos state governor commends LASTMA for enforcing traffic rules

The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, is appreciating all the efforts made by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, is being very appreciative of all the efforts made by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government , Mr Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode said the success of LASTMA is hope for that the state police would succeed.

“With the establishment of LASTMA came the exertion of traffic control, monitoring and enforcement of traffic rules and regulations, traffic-related public education and enlightenment and conduct of research and statistics on roads.

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Road furnishing, installation and maintenance; education of drivers, motorist and the general public on proper use of the highways and control and management of traffic operations state-wide was introduced among others.

Our LASTMA experience in Lagos has demonstrated one thing, the need to extend it to the creation of State Police

What Lagos State has demonstrated with LASTMA is that we should have no fear if the police is locally domesticated. We will only promote efficient enforcement machinery."

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