Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Bolaji Oreagba as General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.

The appointment was confirmed by Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola in a statement.

Muri-Okunola stated that Oreagba primary duty is to ensure efficient and effective traffic management on Lagos roads.

Incidentally, the new helmsman who is also a Deputy Controller, is no to stranger to Lagos hectic traffic.

He joined the State Public Service on December 8, 1993 and rose through the ranks to become LASTMA Director of Operations.

Oreagba holds a Master’s Degree in Transport Planning & Management and attended capacity-building programmes on inter-modal traffic management systems locally and internationally.

While charging him to justify the elevation and use his experience to take the agency to greater heights, Muri-Okunola appreciated the outgoing GM, Olajide Oduyoye, for his dedication to duty and service to Lagos.