Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has stated that it is stepping up measures to tackle the rising number of accidents involving dispatch riders on major highways across the state.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos, saying the agency had already contacted representatives of dispatch riders’ unions as part of its ongoing traffic safety campaign and enforcement efforts.
According to him, plans are underway to hold a stakeholders’ meeting with courier operators and dispatch riders to encourage full compliance with road safety rules.
He said the engagement would focus on ensuring riders prioritise both their personal safety and that of other road users.
Bakare-Oki reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property, noting that the planned meeting would bring together unions, courier companies and other relevant stakeholders to address concerns and improve adherence to traffic laws.
He also highlighted LASTMA’s school traffic advocacy programme, which is aimed at educating young people on road safety and responsible conduct.
The LASTMA boss said the initiative was designed to shape young minds and strengthen a safety culture across the state.
He added that between January and March, the agency reached approximately 38 to 39 per cent of schools in Lagos through the programme.
