LASTMA dismisses two officers, demotes four others for misconduct

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed two of its officers for alleged misconduct.

The agency’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Olumide Filade, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday in Lagos, said four others were demoted for various offences.

He added that the officers were sanctioned after facing a disciplinary committee from September to December 2021.

The measures, according to him, were in line with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

“LASTMA management added that the Personnel Management Board (Disciplinary) look into all the reported cases of misconduct against the officers including bribery and other acts of corruption as serious act unbecoming of a public officer levelled against them and found some of the officers  culpable of serious misconduct as stated in the public service rule.

 “It was disclosed that six officers have faced disciplinary action from September to December 2021, two of the officers had their appointment terminated, while four suffered reduction in rank along with reprimand for their various misdemeanours,” he said.

The agency urged members of the public to share their experiences, both positive and negative, to enable it to get better.

The agency implored road users to always comply with the traffic law in the state.

He added: “This is necessary in order for all of us to promote a greater Lagos for the benefit of all and for the realisation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s objectives in the first letter of the ‘THEMES’ agenda (Traffic Management and Transportation).”