Office of the Special Adviser on Transportation in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Lagos State Safety Commission is organizing a special stakeholders parley on transportation Safety at event centres, clubs and places of gathering in Lagos.

In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq.

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation Hon. Sola Giwa disclosed that the event is scheduled to hold to hold on Wednesday, 13th of March, 2024 at L.C.C.I Conference and Exhibition Centre, Ikeja by 10am.

Hon. Giwa confirmed that traffic management and control has become a major concern for the Government as a result of loss of man hours due to traffic created during events in the State.

He stated that there is a pressing need to address the challenges surrounding traffic management around event centres, clubs and places of gathering within the State.

According to the Special Adviser “we aim to collaboratively formulate measures that will ensure smooth and efficient management of traffic, while also minimizing inconveniences for road users”

Identified agenda items at the parley to includes; presentation of existing challenges in traffic management around event centres and places of gathering, Discussions on the proposed rules and guidelines for engaging LASTMA prior to event and Training programmes by LASTMA for designated staff of event centres on effective traffic management.