Fuel Scarcity: LASTMA warns motorists against disrupting traffic flow

*The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reiterates the efficient traffic management has remained crucial in the attainment of a seamless multi-modal transportation system in Lagos State

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Sequel to the recent fuel queues that resurfaced at several filling stations in Lagos State, and some other parts of the country, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists against causing serious traffic gridlock while queuing up to buy fuel at such stations.

ConsumerConnect reports Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, General Manager of LASTMA, issued this caution in a statement Tuesday while deploying more Officers of the Authority on monitoring traffic situation around filling stations across Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria.

Adebayo Taofiq, Director of the Public Affairs & Enlightenment Department at LASTMA stated Mr. Oreagba said the deployment of the personnel became imperative, following reports of long queues around filling stations caused by motorists parking indiscriminately.

The LASTMA Chief expressed displeasure at the disorderly behaviour of some drivers, who queue up haphazardly and disrupt traffic flow around various petrol stations.

The statement also said: “The scarcity of fuel being experienced is not an excuse to block and impede traffic flows across Lagos.

“We want our roads to be free; we do not want fuel queues to constitute a burden for other road users in Lagos.”

Oreagba further reiterated that efficient traffic management has remained crucial in the attainment of a seamless multi-modal transportation system in Lagos.

He, therefore, sought maximum cooperation from the monitoring public to ensure that the ‘T.H.E.M.E.S’ agenda of the present administration in Lagos yields positive results in terms of socio-economic development, as well security of lives and property.