Sanwo-Olu sacks LASTMA boss, Oreagba, announces replacement

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has removed Bolaji Oreagba as the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and appointed a new one.

The governor approved with immediate effect the appointment of Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the Acting General Manager of LASTMA.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa noted that the appointment of Mr. Bakare-Oki Olalekan is for better performance, eradicating incidences of misdemeanours among staffs and continued efficient/effective traffic management on Lagos roads.

Bakare-Oki joined the Lagos State Public Service on the April 25, 2000 and rose through the ranks over the years to the post of Deputy Director, Logistics and Engineering Department of LASTMA, before his new appointment General Manager.

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He holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning and Management from University of Lagos and has attended several capacity-building programmes on inter-modal traffic management systems locally and internationally.

Congratulating the newly appointed General Manager, Musa urged 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.

The Permanent Secretary also conveyed the appreciation and gratitude to Oreagba, for his commitment, dedication and meritorious service to the state.

Oreagba has been deployed to the Ministry of Transportation after his removal from office.

It was learnt that he stepped on toes and was having a running battle with one of the top political echelons in the ministry, among others.