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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, to enhance traffic control, improve public safety, and boost security surveillance across the state.
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Transforming Traffic Management Through Technology
According to Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, the deployment of UAVs marks a shift from traditional analogue methods to digital intelligence, aligning with the state government’s vision for sustainable urban mobility.
With high-definition aerial monitoring, the drones will allow LASTMA to proactively manage traffic, prevent congestion, and respond swiftly to road accidents and emergencies.
Enhancing Safety and Emergency Response
The UAVs will provide real-time aerial oversight, enabling quicker interventions, better safety outcomes, and improved emergency response coordination. They are also expected to support security frameworks and encourage a more disciplined motoring culture.
Bakare-Oki assured Lagosians that the deployment will comply with privacy safeguards, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks, maintaining transparency and public trust.
Supporting Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda
The LASTMA boss emphasized that the innovation reinforces Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, which leverages technology and innovation as key drivers of a safer, smarter, and more livable Lagos.
In addition to the drones, LASTMA will continue to provide emergency support through its Toll-Free Hotline: 080000527862.
