In an official statement released by The Nation Newspaper, iconic Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has been formally appointed as a Special Marshal and Mayor for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The legendary movie star was welcomed into the traffic regulatory body during a ceremony hosted at the agency’s operational headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos State. The official induction was led by the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who personally decorated the veteran artist.
The newly minted role will see the veteran filmmaker leverage his massive cultural influence and public goodwill to drive traffic advocacy, promote law-abiding road usage, and support public enlightenment campaigns across the metropolitan city. Quadri expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside key transportation officials for trusting him with the public service mantle.
Documenting the milestone on his personal social media handle, the veteran star stated, “Today, at the Headquarters of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), I was officially decorated as the Mayor of LASTMA”. Applauding the strategic integration of cultural icons into municipal leadership, LASTMA’s media team noted that the agency expects his massive platform to significantly “boost compliance and civilian collaboration on Lagos roads” during their public enlightenment drives.
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Appointing a universally respected cultural figure like Yinka Quadri as a LASTMA Mayor is a brilliant public relations move by the Lagos State government. Traffic enforcement in Lagos is notoriously chaotic and often strained by mutual distrust between officers and motorists. Quadri’s familiar, beloved face could humanize the agency’s image and make traffic sanity campaigns significantly more digestible for the everyday commuter.
Source: The Nation Newspaper — https://thenationonlineng.net/yinka-quadri-appointed-as-lastma-mayor-in-lagos/, July 16, 2026
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