Yinka Quadri Reacts to LASTMA Appointment, Vows to Promote Road Safety Across Lagos
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has expressed gratitude after officially accepting his appointment as the Mayor of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), describing the role as both an honour and a call to greater public service.
The respected Yoruba actor was formally decorated during an induction ceremony held at LASTMA's headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, on July 14, where the agency's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, presented him with his official Special Marshal kit.
Breaking his silence after the ceremony, Quadri thanked the Lagos State Government for the confidence reposed in him.
"Today, at the Headquarters of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), I was officially decorated as the Mayor of LASTMA."
He expressed appreciation to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki for considering him worthy of the responsibility.
According to the veteran actor, the appointment goes beyond recognition and represents a commitment to serving the public.
"This honour is not only a recognition of my commitment but also a call to serve with greater dedication, integrity, and passion in promoting traffic management, road safety, and public enlightenment across Lagos State."
Quadri pledged to justify the confidence placed in him.
"Thank you for this confidence. By the grace of God, I will strive to justify the trust reposed in me."
The LASTMA Special Marshal programme is designed to engage respected public figures, celebrities and community leaders in promoting traffic discipline and road safety through advocacy rather than enforcement alone.
With decades of experience and a strong reputation in Nigeria's film industry, Quadri is expected to support public awareness campaigns aimed at encouraging motorists and residents to obey traffic regulations.
His appointment adds another respected public figure to LASTMA's campaign to improve road safety and traffic management across Lagos.
Opinion
Appointing influential personalities like Yinka Quadri to public awareness roles can be an effective strategy when backed by genuine commitment. Celebrities often have the reach to influence public behaviour, particularly on issues such as road safety. However, the success of such initiatives will depend not only on public goodwill but also on sustained education, infrastructure improvements and consistent enforcement. If Quadri actively embraces the role, he could help reinforce the message that road safety is a shared responsibility for every Lagos resident.
