Misconduct: LASTMA dismisses 2 officers, demotes 4 others

Six officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been disciplined over misconduct while performing their official duties.

Two of the officers had their appointments terminated while four suffered demotion along with reprimand for their various misdemeanours.

The disciplinary action taken was in line with the extant rules as guided by the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Asst. Director, Public Affairs of LASTMA, Mr. Olumide Filade, said that the Personnel Management Board (Disciplinary) which was held to look into all the reported misconduct of the officers, considered the allegation of bribery, corruption and serious act unbecoming of public officers levelled against them.

LASTMA said it could only get better if and when members of the public shared their experiences, including positive ones, and provide evidences where applicable of perceived misdemeanours.

Filade said LASTMA sanctioned the six officers after facing disciplinary committee from September to December 2021.

The agency further implored road users in Lagos to always comply with the State Traffic Law in order not to run foul of the law, which will attract penalties as stated in the law.

“We wish to add by informing well-meaning and concerned Lagos residents and the motoring public that we have various windows through which  complaints can be channelled for prompt action.

“Such complaints shall be investigated dispassionately with dispatch;

08129928490 and 08129928515, while Comptrollers could be reached via: 08129928448, 08129928749, 08129928512, 08129928542 and 08023270248,” the agency said.

The agency also advised members of the public to desist from attacking its officers because of grievances.

The Star