Lagos FRSC Boss Visits LSSTF ES, Transport Commissioner To Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration

As part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and partnership, Lagos Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Patrick Dung Davou, has paid a courtesy visits to the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Balogun Abdulrasaq, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Oluwaseun Osiiyemi.

The visits were aimed at fostering robust relationships as well as promote efficient involvement of the Corps in the State.

Receiving the Corps Commander, who was accompanied by senior FRSC officials, the Executive Secretary expressed appreciation for the Corps’ efforts in maintaining a better traffic environment in Lagos State.

During the visit, the Sector Commander raised vital concerns, including the shortage of patrol vehicles, Power Bikes, and Ambulances for efficient operations, as well as the need for special patrols to clampdown on over-speeding and enforcement against articulated vehicles transporting humans and animals.

The Executive Secretary welcomed these concerns and promised to cooperate with the Corps to improve collaboration, enhance work efficiency, and maintain assets.

The visit concluded with the Sector Commander presenting a plaque to the Executive Secretary as a symbol of appreciation for the existing relationship. Both parties reiterated their commitment to maximizing their partnership for the benefit of the State.

At the meeting with the Transport Commissioner, which also has in attendance the General Manager of LASTMA, Director VIO and other directors of the Ministry of Transport, Davou reiterated the need to foster a robust relationship and promote a continuous mutual working relationship for better transport management in Lagos State.

In his remarks, the Commissioner also expressed appreciation for the Corps’ efforts towards a better traffic environment in Lagos State.

Among issues of concern raised at the parley were the increasing spate of hit and run, misuse of bus stops, menace of commercial buses, need for enforcement of pedestrian bridge use, and collaboration to combat overloading and speed violation.

The Commissioner and other officials from the ministry and agencies, including LASTMA and VIS, responded positively, expressing delight in the existing relationship and the need to improve it.

The Commissioner disclosed efforts by the state government to address the concerns raised, including re-jigging of KAI to tackle pedestrian bridge abandonment, construction of more pedestrian bridges, and plans to set up a task force to holistically address traffic problems.

He further reiterated his resolve to partner with FRSC to maximize their wealth of experience for the benefit of the State.

The visit concluded with a promise to convene a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the modality for the task force and a commitment to meet again with sister agencies within the next 30-45 days.