Lagos State Traffic Management Authority
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority is a Lagos State-owned agency under the Ministry of Transportation.[1][2] The agency was established on the 15th of July, 2000 to transform the state transportation system to ensure free flow of traffic in the state and also reduce road accidents.[3]
| Abbreviation | LASTMA |
|---|---|
| Motto | Moving Lagos traffic with pride. |
| Formation | 15 July 2000 |
| Type | Traffic Management Agency |
| Purpose | To manage traffic in Lagos State, Nigeria. |
| Headquarters | LSTC Building, Apapa-Oshodi expressway, Lagos |
| Location |
|
Official language | English |
GM/COO | Engr. Jide Oduyoye |
Parent organization | Lagos State Ministry of Transportation |
| Website | Official website |
History
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA for short, is a traffic management agency in Lagos State, Nigeria, that was created by the former governor of the State, Asiwau Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in July, 2000 to help maintain the level of sanity on Lagos major roads.
References
- "lastma official who slump on traffic duty dies". The Punch News. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- "lastma moves against gridlock in the state". The Punch News. Archived from the original on 19 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- "Ambode denies report on lastma". Guardian News. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.