Gov Sanwo-Olu appoints acting General Manager for LASTMA.

Gov Sanwo-Olu appoints acting General Manager for LASTMA.

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Mr. Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the acting General Manager.

This development was announced in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment of Bakare-Oki Olalekan is part of the administration's commitment to improving LASTMA's effectiveness, eliminating incidents of misdemeanors among staff, and ensuring continued efficient traffic management on Lagos roads.

Bakare-Oki Olalekan, who has been part of the Lagos State Public Service since April 25, 2000, and previously held the position of Deputy Director in the Logistics and Engineering Department of LASTMA, will now step into the role of General Manager. He brings a wealth of experience to the position, having risen through the ranks over the years.

The newly appointed acting General Manager holds a Master's Degree in Transportation Planning and Management from the University of Lagos and has participated in various capacity-building programs on inter-modal traffic management systems, both locally and internationally.

The Permanent Secretary, Olawale Musa, expressed confidence in Bakare-Oki Olalekan's ability to lead LASTMA to new heights, urging him to justify Governor Sanwo-Olu's confidence through his dedication and extensive experience.

The statement also conveyed Governor Sanwo-Olu's appreciation to the outgoing General Manager, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, for his commitment, dedication, and meritorious service to the state. The transition in leadership is expected to contribute to the continued improvement of traffic management in Lagos.