{"id":341553,"date":"2024-10-10T18:33:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=341553"},"modified":"2024-10-10T18:33:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:33:48","slug":"lastma-dismisses-6-officials-over-misconduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/10\/10\/lastma-dismisses-6-officials-over-misconduct\/","title":{"rendered":"LASTMA dismisses 6 officials over misconduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Formal disciplinary notices were issued to the affected officers at LASTMA\u2019s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed six officials in accordance with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC).<\/p>\n<p>Formal disciplinary notices were issued to the implicated officers at LASTMA\u2019s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in a press statement confirmed that disciplinary actions were rigorously implemented in line with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The LASTMA boss reiterated the agency\u2019s unwavering commitment to enhancing its operations and called on Lagos residents to actively engage with the agency by providing both positive feedback and reports of any observed misconduct, along with relevant evidence.<\/p>\n<p>However, the names of the six officials were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The statement, signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, affirmed that the Lagos State Civil Service Commission had fully endorsed the Personnel Management Board\u2019s recommendations concerning severe misconduct and general inefficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish to inform the general public that this is an ongoing exercise aimed at purging the agency of errant officers. Another Personnel Management Board session will be convened shortly to address additional indicted LASTMA officials.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe General Manager also urged road users in Lagos to strictly comply with traffic regulations, warning that violations would attract penalties, including fines, as enforced by the Lagos Mobile Courts in accordance with legal provisions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe emphasized that adherence to traffic laws is crucial to realizing the \u201cGreater Lagos\u201d vision, as outlined in Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu\u2019s THEMES Plus Development Agenda. The first pillar of this agenda, which focuses on traffic management and transportation, is essential for the actualization of this vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurthermore, Mr. Bakare-Oki reassured the public of LASTMA\u2019s steadfast commitment to addressing complaints promptly and impartially. 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