The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured the Federal Fire Service (FFS) of deeper collaboration to foster better service delivery to residents and visitors across Lagos State.
Mr Bolaji Oreagba, the General Manager of LASTMA, gave the assurance to the Zonal Commander, Zone F, South West Command of FFS, ACGF Chika Njoku, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
The statement was signed by Mr Filade Olumide, the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, LASTMA.
Oreagba said the collaboration was necessary as it would fulfil the ‘Traffic Management and Transportation of the agenda of Gov. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
He said that the relationship between the agencies was interwoven and cordial, especially as first responders to incidences and emergencies on the road.
“This attests to the fact that the two agencies possess a common denominator in rendering safety services to the public,” he said.
The LASTMA General Manager averred that the agency had always enjoyed the prompt response from the Lagos command of the service, particularly the Lagos Island and Funsho Williams service areas.
Responding, Njoku noted that fire fighting was the least of the duties of a firefighter, adding that fire prevention was the major duty to prevent loss of lives and property.
“When a building or road is to be constructed, the input of the fire service is of utmost importance in determining the adequacy of exits in case of fire among others,” he said.
According to him, the fire service personnel trains people on fire prevention, actions to be taken in case of a fire outbreak and how to fight fire at the onset.
He said that timely and adequate information was required from members of the public to efficiently and effectively combat fire outbreaks.
Njoku, however, gave kudos to LASTMA for reducing the travel time on Lagos roads, especially in comparison to what it was in previous years.
