Says Nobody Is Above The Law
• Raises Officers’ Allowance By 100 Per Cent
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu, yesterday , said Lagos
State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA ) officers must carry
out their job with civility and decency, aside being hardworking and
not taking bribe.
Sanwo- Olu, who stated this when he interacted with LASTMA
officers at their head office, said he was echoing the wish of Lagos
residents, promising to ensure that they are well motivated and
provided all the tools to ensure chaotic traffic - free city.
The governor disclosed that from next month , the monthly allowance
for the officers would be raised by 100 per cent, while handheld
devices to monitor traffic offenders and issue tickets, as well as
motorbikes and vehicles needed to make their job easier would be
procured, besides repairing faulty ones .
He said the visit became necessary because the critical role traffic
management plays in the economy of the state , by extension , traffic
officers, adding that advocacy and enlightenment programmes
would be carried out in the coming days to ensure residents are well
abreast about traffic rules , just as road signs would be provided to
help motorists navigate the roads and officers trained on best
practices in managing traffic .
Responding to complaints of unruly behaviour of security officers
and family and friends of senior government officials, Sanwo- Olu
maintained that nobody is above the law and charged the LASTMA
officers to carry out their duties without fear or favour , as he would
not condone such.
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