#RATTAWU Honours LASTMA Officer With Exceptional Service Award—–An operative of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Atayi Anthony Temitope (Area Golf Command Zone 7 Ejigbo) was recently honoured with an award for ‘Exceptional Service’ by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapter of the Radio Television Theater and Arts Workers Union in Lagos.

The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that Traffic Officer Atayi Anthony Temitope was honoured with the award during the celebration of ‘RATTAWU WEEK’ held at the Media Centre of NAN, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

Chairman of RATTAWU, NAN Chapter, Comrade Ayodeji Fadipe stated that the awardee was honoured for his dedication and commitment to ensuring unimpeded free flow of traffic around Jakande Estate down to Oke-Alfa area of the State.

According to Comrade Fadipe, “Traffic Officer Atayi Anthony Temitope was appreciated by the public after he was noticed working under heavy rain and using broken blocks as well as other available materials to fill every pothole between Jakande Estate down to Oke-Afa Bridge”

He confirmed that among other uniformed personnel picked for the public award consideration, Lastma Temitope emerged winner for his selfless service to the community.

Presenting the award, Mr. Ali Mohammad Ali, Managing Director of NAN disclosed that despite the risk associated with controlling/managing traffic, Lastma Temitope was recognised and appreciated for being dedicated to work.