- LASTMA Addresses 2,051 Accident Cases Involving 3,754 Vehicles
- LASTMA emphasizes its commitment to saving lives
- LASTMA reiterates the Agency commitment in harnessing advanced technology, fostering public collaboration, and enhancing the proficiency of its personnel to deliver unparalleled traffic management services.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced that it successfully rescued 1,075 individuals from potential road traffic disasters in 2024, highlighting the agency’s critical role in reducing fatalities and managing the consequences of accidents across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a release signed by LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the agency emphasized its commitment to saving lives, improving traffic flow, and providing timely interventions throughout Lagos State.
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Bakare-Oki stated that LASTMA responded to 2,051 road traffic incidents, which involved a total of 3,754 vehicles.
These incidents were categorized as follows: 143 fatal accidents, 502 severe accidents, and 1,406 minor accidents.
He said: “Similarly, 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.
“LASTMA’s prompt intervention ensured timely relief for stranded motorists, effectively averting potential traffic bottlenecks and secondary accidents.
“As part of its commitment to fostering proactive public engagement and enhancing service delivery, LASTMA inaugurated a toll-free hotline (080000527862), enabling Lagosians to report traffic obstructions, vehicular breakdowns, emergencies, and the conduct of LASTMA personnel.
“The hotline received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba. Of these calls, over 3,450 cases were expediently resolved, while the 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 platforms have significantly bolstered LASTMA’s capacity to respond swiftly to crises and address public grievances, further entrenching its reputation as a responsive and citizen-centric institution.
“The commendable milestones achieved in 2024 embody LASTMA’s steadfast commitment to its mission of cultivating safer roads and an efficient traffic management system in Lagos State”.
Bakare-Oki reiterated that the Agency remains resolute in harnessing advanced technology, fostering public collaboration, and enhancing the proficiency of its personnel to deliver unparalleled traffic management services.
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The General Manager, therefore, extended his heartfelt appreciation to the general public, particularly the motoring public, for their unwavering cooperation, stressing LASTMA’s resolve to uphold its dedication to excellence in service delivery.
