GOV. SANWO-OLU HANDS OVER TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT, INAUGURATES LASTMA LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE; COUNCIL CHAIRMAN ABDULLAHI OLOWA HAILS NEW DEVELOPMENT
By Oki Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper 
The Governor of Lagos state, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu yesterday handed over equipment that would aid the control of traffic in and around the bustling Lekki corridor of Lagos. The handing over ceremony which was conducted by the Commissioner of Commerce, Industry, and Co-operatives, Hon. Dr. Mrs. Lola Akande also doubled as the inauguration of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) at the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Speaking at the occasion, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Co-operatives, Hon. (Dr.) Mrs. Lola Akande appreciated the Lagos State Government under the leadership of the amiable governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu for his THEMES agenda as well as making the project possible. According to the Honourable Commissioner, the intention of the Lagos State Government is to reduce man-hour lost on the roads and to aid businesses to prosper at optimal levels.
Furthermore, she acknowledged the influx of businesses in Ibeju Lekki which has given rise to high volume of traffic while it became imperative for Mr. Governor to tackle the menace of gridlocks which might arise while calling for synergy among stakeholders to enable the LASTMA carry out its duties effectively.
Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Co-operatives, Lagos State, Hon. (Dr.) Mrs. Lola Akande (m); Council Chairman, Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa (3rd right); Special Adviser on Transportation, Lagos State Government, Hon. Toyin Fayinka (left); General Manager, Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Bolaji Oreagba (4th left) and others during the Handing-Over ceremony of Traffic Control Equipment and Inauguration of LASTMA at the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
The MD, Lekki World Wide Dr. Babatunde Shodade also lent his voice by showcasing the importance of LASTMA Command and its strategic nature in Lekki Free Zone to help in checking traffic gridlock while also putting modalities in place that will accommodate trailers in the eventuality of fuel lift at the ports.
The Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa who was a special guest at the Inauguration of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) at Lekki Free Zone and the Official handover of Traffic Control Equipment hailed the new development in his area. He thanked the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Gov. Sanwo-olu for putting the interest of the people living in the corridor foremost on his agenda.
Also present at the occasion of the Traffic Control Equipment official handover are the Special Adviser to the Governor on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Oladele Ajayi, The General manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreoba, Special Adviser on Transportation, Hon. Toyin Fayinka, Executive Director, Finances, Lekki World Wide, Mrs. Yemisi Olusanya, Mr. Wasiu Ayeola Superintendent of Police, Alaba Ayeola, Technocrats, Captain of Industries, Royal Fathers and Security Agencies.
