General Manager compares agency to Methodist church, says people do not appreciate them

The general manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Agency(LASTMA), Bashir Braimah, is comparing the agency with the Methodist Church, Diocese of Lagos West, Opebi Circuit.

Speaking at the third annual community festival of the church, Braimah said both bodies share similarities.

“As Methodist Church is appreciated by the Methodist, Lagosians do not appreciate LASTMA. We are abused, cursed and accused for doing the right thing at the right time. I am overwhelmed that for ones, we are appreciated. Now we know who is praying for us. We are going to increase our presence on the road. LASTMA is driving the economy; it is driving commerce; so, people shouldn’t look at us as controlling only vehicles.”

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The Nation reports that he said both get no appreciation for the sacrifices they make.

Mrs. Elizabeth Adeboye, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, said the following.

“We want to encourage them to know God and also urge Nigerians to obey traffic rules because they have been trying for us and we as individuals need to take precautionary measures while driving to avoid accidents and to reduce death on highway.”

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