The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, Mrs Oluyemi Kalesanwo has been inducted into the esteemed corps of Mayors of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA.

In a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, the induction is a significant milestone in her career and a celebration of her commitment to enhancing traffic management in Lagos State.

Mrs. Kalesanwo who expressed her deep honour at being inducted into the esteemed corp of Mayors said it was a defining moment for her professional journey.

She extended her sincere gratitude to the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Hon Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Special Adviser on Transportation Hon. Sola Giwa, and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transport, Mr. Olawale Musa, for providing her with the opportunity to contribute to the state’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic management.

Mrs. Kalesanwo also lauded the leadership of the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, for his dedication to ensuring smooth and efficient traffic flow across the state.

She acknowledged the tireless efforts of the entire LASTMA team, whose work has been crucial in making Lagos more orderly, emphasizing the importance of the initiative in addressing the culture of indiscipline among some drivers in the state.

The Permanent Secretary reiterated her commitment to supporting LASTMA in its ongoing efforts and fostering greater collaboration between all stakeholders to help with traffic management.

On his part, the Director of Traffic Advocacy and Special Traffic Mayor, Mr. Jimmy Awoyemi, who led the LASTMA team, explained that the induction of Permanent Secretaries was an initiative of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, as traffic management is a collective effort.

He emphasized that since Permanent Secretaries are in various areas across the state, they are in a unique position to identify traffic infractions and provide valuable feedback on traffic situations.

In this regard, Mr. Awoyemi presented Mrs. Kalesanwo with a directory containing the phone numbers of key LASTMA officials, enabling her to report traffic concerns efficiently.

The ceremony was attended by the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Bolaji Dada, directors and staff from both the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and LASTMA.

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