WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been equipped with advanced tow trucks, emergency tools, and ambulance services, with personnel strategically deployed to manage traffic along the Lekki-Ajah corridor as the Dangote Refinery starts petrol distribution on September 15, 2024. This enhanced preparedness is designed to ensure swift responses to potential disruptions and the safety of commuters. The announcement was made by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at LASTMA, on Saturday via the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the agency. “The Lagos State Government has conceived a total package of comprehensive traffic management strategy to be implemented to guarantee uninterrupted traffic flow along the Lekki-Ajah corridor, in view of the Dangote Refinery’s commencement of operations, distribution and lifting of refined petrol to outlets on Sunday, 15th September 2024 “The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Hon. Sola Giwa confirmed today that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been fortified with state-of-the-art equipment and trained personnel to be strategically deployed to oversee and regulate traffic flow within the affected areas,” the statement read in part. It added, “LASTMA has mobilized advanced tow trucks & emergency response equipment to promptly address anticipated potential traffic disruptions. Medical ambulance services are also on high alert to ensure rapid response in emergency situations.” The statement noted that the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with stakeholders, assured Lekki-Ajah residents that preparations had been made to manage the expected traffic surge. Road users, particularly tanker operators, were urged to follow traffic regulations, with strict enforcement planned. This is intended to ensure that Dangote Refinery operations proceed smoothly without disrupting daily life. In preparation for the Dangote Refinery’s scheduled petrol loading on Sunday, September 15, 2024, NNPC Ltd. has mobilized trucks to the refinery’s fuel loading gantry in Ibeju-Lekki. However, just days before its planned launch, the Lagos State Government announced ...ponement of the e-call-up system on the Lekki-Epe corridor, citing the need for additional measures to ensure its smooth implementation. The system, when deployed, is expected to streamline traffic and improve road efficiency in the area.
LASTMA deploys advanced tow trucks for smooth traffic on Lekki-Ajah as Dangote Refinery commences petrol distribution
