Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a post on X celebrated both past and present officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, in commemoration of 25 years establishment of the agency.

Sanwo-Olu appreciated the foresight of the former governor of Lagos state and current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the agency to keep the road moving.

The governor’s post read: “I want to congratulate everyone who has ever worn the LASTMA uniform, past and present. Your dedication, courage, and resilience have helped shape the agency into what it is today.

“We owe the creation of LASTMA to the foresight of our then-Governor and now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“He understood, even then, that managing traffic in Lagos would require a homegrown solution. And so, LASTMA was created to keep our roads moving, to enforce order and open up new jobs for Lagosians.

“It is worth noting that the current General Manager, Mr. Oki Bakare Olalekan, was part of the pioneer set of cadets who graduated 25 years ago. That is a full-circle moment and a testament to the strength of leadership and continuity within the agency.

“LASTMA started with just 1,000 officers. Today, the agency has grown to over 4,000. States across Nigeria and even countries across Africa have come to study how we manage traffic here. It is something we should all be proud of.

“To those who have led the agency before now, I thank you. To those who have served and paid the price, whether through injury or the ultimate sacrifice, we remember and honour you. Your efforts were not in vain.

“As a government, we will continue to stand with LASTMA. You are critical to keeping Lagos moving, and your role will remain a priority as we build a better, safer, and more efficient city.” He added

LASTMA was created in July 2000