Olalekan Bakare-Oki

 

The management of  Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)  said  the agency was able to save 1,075 lives from the brink of road traffic catastrophes in the outgone Year 2024.

 

 

The agency, in a statement issued by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, on Friday,  described the feat as epitomizing its unwavering dedication to preserving lives, optimizing traffic flow, and executing timely interventions throughout Lagos State.

 

 

A total of  2,051 road traffic incidents, involving  3,754 vehicles, with 143 categorised as fatal; 502 considered severe; and 1,406 described as minor accidents;   were addressed in the year under review.

 

 

“This monumental achievement underscores LASTMA’s pivotal role in curbing fatalities and mitigating the grievous repercussions of road mishaps.

 

 

“In tandem with its accident response efforts, LASTMA skillfully resolved 5,108 cases of vehicular breakdowns, underscoring its operational dexterity and technical acumen. The breakdown cases comprised: 423 cars, 746 buses, 219 SUVs, 1,649 trucks, 400 tankers, 535 trailers and 1,118 others,” it stated.

 

 

The agency’s  hotline received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba. Of these calls over 3,450 cases were expediently resolved while remaining 117 cases were escalated for further attention.

 

 

Additionally, the launch of the Physical Complaint Centre (PCC) recorded 2,056 physical cases, of which 1,968 were successfully addressed, with 88 cases transferred for advanced resolution.

 

 

The agency believed those pioneering platforms had significantly bolstered its capacity to respond swiftly to crises and address public grievances, further entrenching its reputation as a responsive and citizen-centric institution.

 

 

The General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in the statement,  extended heartfelt appreciation to the general public particularly the motoring public for their unwavering cooperation and reiterated LASTMA’s resolve to uphold its dedication to excellence in service delivery.