Authorities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and Officials of the Nigerian Army have agreed to strengthen partnership on traffic management in Lagos.

The agreement was reached when LASTMA General Manager Bolaji Oreagba recieved Officials of the 9 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army led by Bridgadier General Adegoke Adetuyi during a working visit.

Oreagba while receiving the Military personnel, spoke on the unfortunate incident pertaining to the face-off between a Lastma Officer and a Soldier.

He 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, LASTMA won’t abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the Army and Lastma for granted”
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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.

Earlier in his address, the Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Adegoke Adetuyi said bad elements prosper 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, Bridgadier Adetuyi promised that the Nigerian Army particularly the 9 Brigade Command, would continue to render support where necessary to activities of Lastma on our 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 of Lastma Peter Gbejemede, Provost Marshal Apena Biliaminu, Head, Headquarters Operations (Rover) Mr. Adeoye James, Head of Lastma Training Macaulay Modupe-Ore, Head of Police Unit of Lastma CSP Ajibola Abayomi and Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.