The Lagos State Government says it will deploy 500 additional personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to major roads and critical corridors ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state on April 8 and April 9.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference on the President’s proposed visit for the inauguration of key projects executed by the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration.
Omotoso said the move was part of measures to ensure seamless traffic flow, adequate security and minimal disruption to residents during the visit.
“We are working closely with federal and state agencies to ensure that all arrangements for the President’s visit are seamless, secure and befitting of the occasion.
“Security, logistics and traffic management plans are being carefully coordinated to minimise disruptions to daily activities while ensuring the safety and comfort of all participants,” he said.
He urged residents to cooperate with authorities and comply with traffic advisories and security guidelines that would be issued ahead of the visit.
“We urge residents to cooperate with authorities during this period, particularly in adhering to traffic advisories and security guidelines that will be communicated in due course.
“Your understanding and support are essential to the success of this important event,” Omotoso said.
Also, General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the agency had concluded plans to deploy 500 additional officers to strategic routes to manage vehicular movement during the president’s stay in Lagos.
Bakare-Oki said the personnel would be positioned across major roads and project corridors to ensure effective traffic control and reduce inconvenience to commuters.
Mr Gboyega Akosile, special adviser to the Lagos State governor on media and publicity, in his closing remarks urged residents to abide by the instructions given by LASTMA officers. (AASG)
