Emmanuel Clement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to deploy state-of-the-art drones to enhance traffic management, security surveillance, and public safety across Lagos.
This move marks a significant shift from traditional analog methods to advanced digital intelligence, aligning with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s vision for sustainable urban mobility and operational excellence.
In a press release signed by the Director Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq said that the drones will provide high-quality real-time footage, enabling LASTMA to respond swiftly to emergencies and traffic incidents.
According to him,the technology will aid in predicting and managing traffic flow, reducing congestion and travel times as the drones will bolster security frameworks and emergency response coordination, contributing to a safer Lagos.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, affirmed that the deployment of drones signifies a watershed moment in Lagos’ traffic management ecosystem, seamlessly elevating the Authority from conventional reactive enforcement to predictive, intelligence-driven operations.
He stated: “This transition transcends the mere acquisition of equipment; it embodies a strategic reformation that positions LASTMA at the forefront of digital governance in traffic management.
“These drones will provide real-time aerial oversight, enabling swifter interventions, improved safety outcomes, argument emergency response coordination, bolster security frameworks and the cultivation of a more disciplined motoring culture.”
Mr. Bakare-Oki went further to reassured the public that the deployment shall be conducted under stringent adherence to privacy safeguards, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance, thereby reinforcing public trust in the system’s transparency and integrity.
He noted that the authority reaffirmed its unwavering resolve to continuously innovate in traffic management, reduce travel times, curtail road traffic mishaps, and preserve lives and property throughout Lagos State.
According to Mr. Bakare-Oki, “This milestone stands as yet another resounding testament to the THEMES+ Agenda of Governor Sanwo-Olu, wherein technology and innovation serve as indispensable drivers of a safer, smarter, and more habitable Lagos.”
He further maintained that this modern technological intervention would complement LASTMA’s prompt responsiveness to emergencies, accidents, and other traffic-related contingencies, in addition to the existing LASTMA Toll-Free Hotline: 080000527862.
