The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA,has announced an expansion of its night-time traffic management and monitoring operations in the state ahead of the New Year.

This initiative targets high-traffic commercial zones, including Lekki-Ajah, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and other critical areas within the city, aiming to enhance road safety and ensure seamless vehicular movement during the holiday season.

According to a statement released by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, on Monday, the deployment is expected to address the increased vehicular activities associated with the festivities.

“This strategic initiative is designed to ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular movement within these vital districts, particularly during the holiday season and the subsequent periods of heightened traffic”, the statement quoted the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, to have said.

Highlighting the success of the ongoing operations, Bakare-Oki noted, “LASTMA personnel had executed their duties with vigilance, successfully preventing disruptions and ensuring smooth transit along major thoroughfares.”

He further urged motorists to exhibit discipline and responsibility, stating, “It is imperative to adhere strictly to the stipulations outlined in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.

Such cooperation is vital to safeguarding the safety of all road users and optimizing the efficacy of the city’s transportation infrastructure.”

Bakare-Oki also noted that in a related development, LASTMA officers showcased their dedication to public safety through the swift rescue of a young woman involved in a severe accident near the Gbagada Bridge on Monday.

“Preliminary investigations indicated that all five occupants of the Toyota Matrix (registration JJJ 165 FG) were heavily intoxicated, which led to the driver’s loss of concentration and subsequent collision with a culvert adjacent to the bridge,” Bakare-Oki explained.

He added, “The injured woman, suffering from a deep laceration to her left hand, was swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility, while security personnel provided support throughout the duration of the rescue operation.”

Reaffirming LASTMA’s commitment to Lagos residents and visitors, Bakare-Oki assured that the Agency’s mission is to ensure that Lagos’ roads remain safe, navigable, and orderly, offering both residents and visitors an unobstructed and smooth experience during the festive season.