Five traffic officers who were required to retire from the state public service over the weekend were dismissed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
These five traffic policemen were described as "attractive, diligent, and committed traffic cops who served the Agency in various roles" by the general manager, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, who also revealed that they all retired at the legal retirement age of 60.
Oreagba asked the retirees to always go for routine medical examinations and not to be lavish in spending since the monthly wages would no longer be coming in, according to a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs Unit, LASTMA, and made available to newsmen on Monday.
“Think less not to be an agent of depression, interact with friends and be vigilant of fraudsters after collecting your entitlements,” the GM advised the retirees.
Also speaking at the event, the General Manager of Lagos State Drivers Institute, Mrs Tiamiyu Afusat, advised those retired Traffic Officers to be closer to God.
On behalf of other retirees, Mr. Sauth Ayuba Olaniyi, thanked the Lagos State Government, particularly LASTMA for giving them the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the state via traffic management and control.
Other four retirees are Mr. Smith Hakeem Adekunle, 60, (Chief Law Enforcement Officer), Mr. Adegbuyi Olufemi Sunday, 60, (Law Superintendent Officer), Mr. Mohammed Nurudeen Ogunkola, 60, (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) and Mr. Matteau Gbadebo, 60.