Eid-il-Fitr: LASTMA assures motorists of smooth traffic flow
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured motorists of smooth traffic flow during the Sallah festivities and beyond. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured motorists of smooth traffic flow during the Sallah festivities and beyond.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the assurance in his goodwill message to mark Eid-el-Fitr in Lagos.
Bakare-Oki also felicitated Muslim faithful, urging them to sustain the virtues of discipline, patience and civic responsibility cultivated during the holy month of Ramadan.
He commended the Muslim Ummah for their spiritual devotion, resilience and moral uprightness throughout the fasting period.
“These commendable qualities should not end with the season, but should be reflected in daily conduct, particularly in maintaining orderliness and respect for traffic regulations on the state’s roads,” he said.
He reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws, stressing that there would be zero tolerance for all forms of traffic violations before, during, and after the festive period.
Bakare-Oki advised motorists, commercial drivers and other road users to avoid reckless driving, illegal parking, route violations and unauthorised off-loading.
He also urged them to avoid driving against traffic and other unsafe practices that could endanger lives and disrupt traffic flow.
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He assured residents and visitors that the authority had put in place a comprehensive and well-coordinated traffic management plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement across major roads and busy areas within the state.
He said that personnel had been strategically deployed to key locations, including highways, major junctions and areas expected to witness increased socio-religious activities to prevent congestion and respond swiftly to any traffic-related issues.
He said LASTMA officials would maintain round-the-clock monitoring and traffic control operations during the period.
Bakare-Oki added that they would work closely with other security and emergency agencies to ensure safety, maintain order and minimise traffic disruptions during the celebrations.
He urged Lagos residents to cooperate with traffic officials, remain patient and comply with road safety rules, noting that collective responsibility was essential for achieving a safe and efficient transport system.
“LASTMA remains committed to delivering effective traffic management services, especially during peak and festive periods, in line with its vision of ensuring a safer and more efficient transportation system in Lagos,” Bakare-Oki said.
