LASTMA Dismisses Five Officers Over Corruption, Reprimands Two

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed five officers found guilty of corruption and other misconduct during duty.

Two other personnel received formal reprimands over unauthorized leave infractions as the agency cracked down on erring staff, The PUNCH Newspaper reported.

According to a statement by the LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, the Lagos State Civil Service Commission approved recommendations by the Personnel Management Board to terminate the appointments of five indicted officers.

Taofiq quoted LASTMA’s Acting General Manager, Bakare Oki stating, “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.”

The disciplinary actions align with civil service rules and regulations according to the management. Oki added that the agency relies on complaints and evidence shared by the public to improve.

14 Additional Cases Under Review

An additional fourteen cases involving alleged misconduct by LASTMA personnel remain under administrative review according to the authorities.

The agency continues investigations to determine appropriate penalties based on established facts.

Oki cautioned motorists to abide by the state’s transportation sector reform law to avoid infractions and potential fines.

However, where issues emerge with traffic officers, the public can channel reports through dedicated hotlines, WhatsApp and the Provost’s office for redressal.

The statement highlighted;

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 channeled for prompt action – 08100565860, 08129928515, 08129928503, (08129928597 WhatsApp only) and Provost on 08129928490.

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Curbing Indiscipline to Aid Traffic Management

The LASTMA management expressed commitment to decisively investigating complaints submitted by road users regarding officer misdemeanours.

The aim is to curb indiscipline and boost the effectiveness of traffic management across Lagos.

Oki also reminded motorists that violating the state’s transportation law has consequences and urged compliance from all road users.

However, erring LASTMA personnel face equal penalties per the civil service framework.

By publicly dismissing and reprimanding workers backed by evidence, the agency hopes to improve on-ground behaviour while reassuring citizens that impunity does not stand.

The traffic authority strives to execute Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu‘s transportation pillar focused on engendering a Greater Lagos.