By Timothy Nwachi
12 members of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) appeared before a Disciplinary Panel on Thursday.
The panel, led by Acting General Manager Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan, addressed issues of corruption and absenteeism.
Oki disclosed that the panel recommended various punishments, including dismissal and rank reduction, for the guilty officers.
He urged residents, especially motorists, to support the agency’s restructuring by reporting errant officers.
Oki emphasized the agency’s commitment to punishing corrupt individuals and warned officers against actions bringing the agency or government into disrepute.
Stating “we hereby call on residents especially motoring public to support the Agency in the on-going restructuring by promptly reporting any errant Officers via any of the Agency’s complaints hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928515 & 08129928597) with proof of evidence”
The General Manager hereby warned all officers of the Agency to always carry out their duties without fear or favour in accordance with the stipulated laws guiding the authority as any operative caught in the process of bringing the Agency or the Government into disrepute shall equally face the consequence
While commending LASTMA officials for their dedication, dutifulness, diligence and professionalism, Oki however, warned the motoring public to stop inducing traffic personnel with bribes in order to avoid been prosecuted as the law frowned on both the giver and the receiver’.
Commending LASTMA officials for their dedication, Oki cautioned the public against bribing traffic personnel, emphasizing the legal consequences for both parties.