How LASTMA Ensures Siren-free Movement of Govs

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s official convoy moves through the state without the use of the notoriously annoying sirens, because some officials of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) have been assigned to make that possible. These officials, known as LAST MAGOV., work behind the scenes to ensure that the governor moves freely without the use of sirens. This group of LASTMA officials knows the nitty-gritty of Lagos traffic. THISDAY sighted an official of LASTMA GOV at work recently when the Redeemed Christian Church of God had their monthly service, titled ‘Victorious Grace.’ Not many will forget the huge trucks, which blocked the entrance leading to the Redeem Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway that day. It was such that many worshippers had to go through Asese route to enter the camp. The LASTMA official gave orders and directed traffic even outside Lagos, while many of the road users smiled as he did that which he knows how to do best. Many are always full of admiration for LASTMA when they see officials of the authority in the convoy of the governor along Marina road and in Ikeja. The many beautiful scenes of Hollywood movies seemed to be replayed live on the day we spotted ESCORT 1 leading PILOT 1 in the traffic in a most civil manner. One could not but notice the professionalism with which the LASTMA Officials lead the convoy and cleared the road. Their use of public address system for vehicles to clear the way and for the public to hear them and pave way for the governor is conducted in a most humble manner. Undoubtedly, managing humans is the most difficult thing to do. Research establishes this. Controlling the traffic of Lagos is such a herculean task for anybody to embark upon. Yet, LASTMA officials performed excellently on that day.