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LSDPC REBUILDS LASTMA ZONE 25 OFFICE DESTROYED DURING #ENDSARS, DONATES OPERATIONAL VEHICLES. (PHOTO). # PRESS RELEASE


 LSDPC REBUILDS LASTMA ZONE 25 OFFICE DESTROYED DURING #ENDSARS, DONATES OPERATIONAL VEHICLES


The Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has officially handed over a newly renovated office complex and two operational vehicles to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Zone 25, covering the Bariga and Oworonshoki axis, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to supporting public institutions and improving service delivery,


The office was destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS protests and had remained abandoned for several years. Recognising the importance of providing a conducive working environment for frontline traffic officers, LSDPC undertook the reconstruction and renovation of the facility and donated two operational vehicles to strengthen LASTMA's capacity to respond to traffic incidents more effectively.


Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Managing Director/CEO, LSDPC, Hon. Ayodeji Joseph, who was REPRESENTED by the Executive Director, Business Development and Joint Venture, Mr. Derin Phillips, said the initiative reflects the corporation's commitment to giving back through meaningful CSR projects and fostering collaboration among government agencies.


According to him, partnerships such as this are essential to improving public service delivery and ensuring that government institutions are adequately equipped to serve Lagosians efficiently.


Receiving the renovated office and operational vehicles, the General Manager, LASTMA, expressed appreciation to the management of LSDPC for the intervention. He noted that the project would significantly improve the working environment for officers in Zone 25, while the additional vehicles would enhance the agency's operational efficiency and response time to traffic situations across the state.


LSDPC remains committed to supporting public institutions through strategic interventions that contribute to safer communities, stronger inter-agency collaboration, and improved service delivery across Lagos State.


Lagos State Development and Property Corporation 

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