The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is preparing to shift from traditional traffic control to a fully technology-driven incident management system in 2026.
Mr. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, announced this during a new year white party and recognition event held to honour LASTMA personnel for their service.
Giwa explained that the transformation will rely on advanced technological tools, real-time surveillance, rapid-response mechanisms, and data-driven operational models.
These measures are intended to reduce road incidents, shorten response times, and improve overall road safety across Lagos.
“In 2026, LASTMA will move beyond routine traffic control to proactively manage road incidents,” he said. “Technology will form the core of our operations, anticipating disruptions, enabling swift emergency responses, and ensuring Lagos roads remain safer, smarter, and more efficient for all road users.”
Reflecting on LASTMA’s 24-hour night gang operations during the 2025 “Detty December” festive season, Giwa commended both officers and residents for their professionalism and compliance.
He highlighted that the collective cooperation of motorists and the public contributed significantly to the smooth flow of traffic along major corridors, including Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and the Lekki–Ajah axis, even during late-night hours.
Giwa described the voluntary adherence to traffic regulations during the traditionally congested festive season as evidence of growing traffic awareness and civic responsibility among Lagos residents.
He also praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his strategic support and visionary leadership, noting that the government’s investments had strengthened LASTMA’s capacity as a responsive, resilient, and reform-oriented traffic management institution.
Looking ahead, Giwa assured that LASTMA is well-positioned to implement an advanced, technology-driven incident management framework in 2026.
He urged residents to maintain patience, compliance, and mutual respect on the roads, emphasising that effective traffic management is a shared responsibility between the government and the public.