Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and officials of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday agreed to strengthen partnership on traffic management in Lagos.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this during a working visit by officials of the 9 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army led by Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi.
Oreagba while receiving the military personnel, disclosed that it was a great honour receiving the officials of the Command at LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi.
Speaking on the unfortunate incident pertaining to the face-off between a LASTMA officer and a soldier, Oreagba maintained that there is no love lost between the two sisters agencies and that LASTMA personnel would continue to rely on continuous support from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies across the State.
According to Oreagba “we won’t abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the Army and LASTMA for granted.”
He maintained that such occurrence would not repeat itself as existing channel of communication would be maintained and additional new hotlines be explored by the two agencies to always resolve issues.
LASTMA and Army officials after the meeting
The Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Adetuyi said that bad elements prospered when there is division among security agencies, “so there is the need for more cordial collaboration and maximum cooperation between all government agencies, including LASTMA.”
While commending LASTMA officials for the wonderful work they are doing morning and night, Adetuyi promised that the Nigerian Army, particularly the 9 Brigade Command, would continue to render support where necessary to the activities of LASTMA on the roads and ensure safety of traffic managers in the discharge of their statutory duties.
Other Army officials in attendance during the visit include Major A.A Nasir (OC MP), Major A. Sanusi, Major A.A Onwemene, Major A.K Ballo and LT T.H Owoyemi.
Also, LASTMA officials include Director of Operation, Peter Gbejemede, Provost Marshal, Apena Biliaminu, Head, Headquarters Operations (Rover), Adeoye James, Head of Training, Macaulay Modupe-Ore, Head of Police Unit, CSP Ajibola Abayomi and Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.
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