The Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday carried out a change of leadership in the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
Governor Sanwo-Olu named Olalekan Bakare-Oki as Acting General Manager of the agency.
The development was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa.
Although there was no clear reason for the change of leadership the permanent secretary, in the statement, noted that Bakare-Oki’s appointment was appointed to reposition the agency.
The statement reads: “The appointment of Bakare-Oki is for better performance, eradicating incidences of misdemeanours among staff and continued efficient/effective traffic management on Lagos roads.”
Bakare-Oki, who joined the Lagos State Public Service on April 25, 2000, rose through the ranks over the years to the post of Deputy Director, Logistics and Engineering Department of LASTMA, before his elevation.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning and Management from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and has attended several capacity-building programmes on inter-modal traffic management systems locally and internationally.
Musa urged him to justify the governor’s confidence in his appointment by rising to the occasion while bringing his wealth of experience to take the Agency to greater heights.
The permanent secretary also conveyed the appreciation and gratitude of the governor to the former general manager for his commitment, dedication and meritorious service to the state.
