Shun corruption, Sanwo-Olu cautions LASTMA officers

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, warned officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, to shun corruption and be civil while discharging their duties.

Sanwo-Olu gave the warning during an interactive session with staff of the agency, during his visit to the LASTMA office in Oshodi.

The governor said he would not condone corruption or bribe-taking by any official, charging them to be respectful when arresting any offender.

“Lagosians expect a corrupt-free LASTMA that will not be collecting bribes; therefore, you should be respectful and courteous even when you are going to arrest an offender.

“Lagosians want LASTMA that is decent and neat; we don’t want laziness and lateness to work. Be my advocates,” the governor said.

Sanwo-Olu said that the government would provide conducive working environment for the staff, such as improvement of their allowances, repair of damaged vehicles and motorbikes, provision of raincoats, and other tools.