- The LASTMA boss maintained that there is no love lost between the two sister agencies and the agency’s personnel would continue to rely on support from the Army.
- Mr. Oreagba while receiving the Military personnel, disclosed that it was a great honour receiving the Officials of the Command at Lastma Headquarters at Oshodi.
Officials of the Nigerian Army and officials of the Lagos State Traffic control Authority (LASTMA) have decided to expand their collaboration on traffic control in Lagos.
During a working visit by representatives of the 9 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army under the command of Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, the general manager of LASTMA, revealed this.
While greeting the military men, Mr. Oreagba stated that it was a privilege to meet the command officials at the Lastma Headquarters in Oshodi.
Speaking on the unfortunate incident pertaining to the face-off between a Lastma Officer and a Soldier, Mr. Oreagba maintained that there is no love lost between the two sisters agencies and that Lastma personnel would continue to rely on continuous support from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies across the State.
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According to Mr. Oreagba “we won’t abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the Army and Lastma for granted”
He maintained that such occurrence would not repeat itself as existing channel of communication would be maintained and additional new hotlines be explored by the two agencies to always resolve issues.
Earlier in his address, the Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Adegoke Moses Adetuyi said that bad elements prosper when there is division among security agencies, so there is the need for more cordial collaboration and maximum cooperation between all government agencies including Lastma.
While commending Lastma Officials for the wonderful work they are doing morning and night, Bridgadier Adetuyi promised that the Nigerian Army particularly the 9 Brigade Command, would continue to render support where necessary to activities of Lastma on our roads and ensure safety…