By Praise Agbro, Lagos
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr Bolaji Oreagba as new General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The State Head of Service (HoS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, disclosed this on Tuesday in a signed statement, noting that the appointment of Mr Oreagba, which took immediate effect, was geared towards the continued efficient and effective traffic management on Lagos roads.
Mr Oreagba, a Deputy Controller (Traffic), joined the State Public Service on the 8th December 1993 and rose through the ranks over the years to the post of the Director of Operations, LASTMA, before his present appointment as General Manager.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Transport Planning & Management and has attended several capacity-building programmes on inter-modal traffic management systems locally and internationally.
HoS congratulated the newly appointed General Manager, urging him to justify Governor Sanwo-Olu’s confidence in his appointment by rising up to the occasion while bringing his wealth of experience to take the Agency to greater heights.
He also conveyed the appreciation and gratitude of Mr Governor to the outgoing General Manager, Engr. Olajide Oduyoye, for his commitment, dedication and meritorious service to the state