CITIZENS COMPASS—The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday, redeployed additional personnel to various petrol stations across the State.
The Agency issued a warning to motorists who are queuing for fuel at various filling stations, leading to severe traffic congestion for other road users.
LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave this warning while deploying additional officers to monitor traffic around fuel stations across the State.
He explained that this increased deployment eas necessary due to reports of long queues at filling stations caused by motorists who park indiscriminately, blocking roads as they wait to purchase fuel.
The General Manager expressed dissatisfaction with the chaotic behavior of some drivers, who queue carelessly and disrupt the smooth flow of traffic around petrol stations.
“The current fuel scarcity is not an excuse to obstruct and disrupt traffic in Lagos,” Mr. Bakare-Oki stated.
He emphasized, “We want our roads to be free-flowing; fuel queues should not become a burden for other road users in Lagos.”
He reiterated that effective traffic management is essential for achieving a seamless multi-modal transportation system in Lagos.
Mr. Bakare-Oki also called for full cooperation from the public to ensure that the ‘T.h.e.m.e.s +’ agenda of the current administration results in positive socio-economic development and enhanced security of lives and property.
He further urged the public, particularly motorists, to make use of LASTMA’s newly inaugurated toll-free call center at 080000527862 for complaints, comments, and commendations (C.C.C.).
