The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, has warned motorists to desist from attacking law enforcement officers during the discharge of their duties, noting that defaulters would be made to face the law.
Musa gave the warning while speaking at the Annual Staff Retreat of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), held in Ikeja with the theme “From Parking Pains to Productivity Gains”.
He urged residents to support government initiatives rather than obstruct law enforcement officers on assignments.
Musa informed that commercial drivers and traffic violators often feel emboldened by public sympathy, leading to unruly and unsafe practices, reiterating the government’s commitment to fostering synergy among relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to achieve seamless operations in parking management.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stressed the need for an integrated data management framework and the adoption of digital innovations to replace manual enforcement processes.
He added that the State’s vision is to transition Lagos into a modern, technology-driven smart city with seamless mobility and efficient service delivery.
Earlier in her address, the General Manager, LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed plans by the Agency to commence the pilot phase of on-street parking in key areas such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Surulere and would later extend to other areas of Lagos.
She further stated that beyond technology and regulation, LASPA is intensifying public Sensitisation on pool driving and shared mobility, as part of measures to decongest the roads and promote sustainable transportation.
