Lagos to Host 2nd Traffic Conference in Grand Celebration of LASTMA’s 25th Anniversary

Lagos to Host 2nd Traffic Conference in Grand Celebration of LASTMA’s 25th Anniversary

Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to host the 2nd Lagos Traffic Conference, as part of a series of events marking the 25th anniversary of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The landmark conference is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, July 15 to Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This year’s event, themed “Enhancing Traffic Efficiency and Safety on Lagos Roads: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations,” is expected to bring together leading figures in transportation, urban development, law enforcement, academia, and the private sector, both locally and internationally. The forum aims to critically assess Lagos’ traffic landscape while exploring data-driven innovations and strategic opportunities for improvement.

A major highlight of the conference will be the official unveiling of the Lagos State 20-Year Strategic Traffic Management Policy, a visionary blueprint designed to reshape the state’s transport ecosystem, enhance infrastructural development, integrate intelligent mobility systems, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is set to declare the conference open as Special Guest of Honour, where he is expected to deliver a keynote address outlining his administration’s broader vision for inclusive, integrated, and future-ready transportation in Lagos, Africa’s fastest-growing megacity.

Speaking ahead of the event, Hon. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, described the conference as a dual-purpose engagement — celebrating LASTMA’s legacy while charting a progressive path forward.

“This conference represents a strategic platform to reflect on the journey so far and also envision a smarter, safer, and more efficient traffic management framework for Lagos,” Giwa said.

In a spiritual prelude to the main event, LASTMA officials and stakeholders gathered on Sunday, July 13, for a Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja. The interfaith service, led by the agency’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki, brought together government officials, LASTMA officers, and well-wishers in a moment of gratitude for the agency’s 25 years of service.

Mr. Bakare Oki, in his remarks, lauded the visionaries who established LASTMA and paid tribute to officers—past and present—whose dedication has shaped the agency’s relevance and operational capacity.

“This Silver Jubilee celebration is more than symbolic—it is a moment of deep reflection and renewed commitment. Our upcoming traffic conference demonstrates the government’s resolve to embrace stakeholder synergy, technology, and data to shape the future of mobility in Lagos,” he said.

The three-day conference will feature plenary sessions, policy roundtables, technical briefings, breakout discussions, and a technology exhibition showcasing next-generation traffic management tools, smart enforcement equipment, and innovative mobility solutions.

Dignitaries expected to attend include members of the Lagos State Executive Council, officials from federal transport agencies, senior representatives from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Nigeria Police Force, as well as civil society actors and global experts in urban mobility and transport planning.

As LASTMA marks 25 years of purposeful existence, the 2nd Lagos Traffic Conference is poised to serve as both a reflection on past achievements and a launchpad for smarter and safer transport systems in Lagos.

For further information, residents can contact the LASTMA toll-free hotline: 0800-005-27862.

Adebayo Taofiq

Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA