LASTMA inducts WAPA perm sec as mayor

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has inducted the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Rianat Onigbanjo, as a LASTMA Mayor, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration on traffic management and road safety in the state.

The development was disclosed in a statement obtained by The PUNCH from the Lagos State Government’s Facebook page.

The induction ceremony, which included her formal decoration, also featured the presentation of an operational manual designed to facilitate communication between key stakeholders and traffic management officials across Lagos.

According to the statement, “The induction ceremony included the presentation of a manual containing important contact details of zonal heads and official lines for reporting traffic-related issues across the State,” adding that “she was also decorated as a LASTMA Mayor.”

The agency said the exercise formed part of broader efforts to improve coordination and responsiveness in traffic control operations.

Providing insight into the initiative, the statement noted that Comptroller J. A. Awoyemi, who led the LASTMA delegation, introduced the permanent secretary to the agency’s operational framework.

“He briefed the permanent secretary on the various ranks and responsibilities within the agency, using the manual as a guide,” the statement said, adding that he “also explained how to effectively utilise the communication channels provided to support traffic management efforts and enhance road safety awareness.”

Responding, Onigbanjo described the recognition as an opportunity to contribute more actively to public safety on Lagos roads.

“She expressed her gratitude for the honour, describing it as an opportunity to contribute to safer and more organised roads in Lagos State,” the statement said.

It noted that she acknowledged that “the recognition comes with greater responsibility and a call to support ongoing traffic management efforts.”

Onigbanjo also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other officials for their commitment to improving the state’s transport system while pledging continued support for initiatives aimed at improving traffic flow and safety.

“She reaffirmed her commitment to promoting road safety, discipline, and responsible road use.

“She also pledged to support initiatives that will enhance traffic management and ensure a more efficient transportation system across Lagos State,” the statement concluded.