………..As LASTMA Showcases Operational Excellence During DESTMA Operational Learning Visit To Lagos.
Emmanuel lkpeama
In a bid to enhance road safety and ensure stricter compliance with traffic regulations, the Director of Operations Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), Engr Edema Francis has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)so as to observe LASTMA’s operational blueprint, offender data capturing techniques, and data analytics processes, with the aim of replicating these best practices in Delta State.
This collaboration aims to address the growing concerns of traffic violations, road congestion, and accidents across the state.
Engr Edema made the announcement when he visited the sister agencies on Thursday 8,May 2025,alongside the Director – Technical Services of DESTMA Engr. Atufe Patrick.
He noted that the strategic working visit is aimed at understudying LASTMA’s acclaimed methodologies in urban traffic administration and enforcement and part of the itinerary, the DESTMA delegation will also tour critical traffic management institutions, including Lagos Traffic Radio and the Lagos State Command and Control Centre at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Director of Operations went further to expressed profound appreciation to the LASTMA leadership for the opportunity to glean insights from their expertise.
Receiving the delegates at the Agency’s headquarters in Oshodi, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized that the establishment of the agency in the year 2000 under the visionary leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a pivotal step towards revolutionizing traffic management in Lagos.
He reiterated that LASTMA was instituted to ensure the seamless flow of traffic and significantly reduce road mishaps throughout the state.
Mr. Bakare-Oki highlighted the institutional strength and statutory backing of the Agency, rooted in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
The General Manager explained that LASTMA’s structured operational framework, bolstered by over 4,000 dedicated personnel, enables it to effectively navigate the complexities of traffic control in a megacity like Lagos.
He further underscored the deployment of modern technology to enhance service delivery, particularly the use of the Traffic Management Solution (TMS) device, which allows real-time documentation of traffic infractions, minimizes physical confrontations with motorists, and mitigates disputes during enforcement.
Looking ahead, Bakare-Oki revealed that the forthcoming 25th anniversary celebration of the Agency will serve as a launchpad for a comprehensive 20-year Traffic Management Plan (TMP), strategically designed to support Lagos State’s broader economic and infrastructural ambitions.
