Video: Drunken Misconduct Cost Me My Career — Former LASTMA Official Confesses

A former officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Gbajobi Oluwaseyi, has drawn wide attention online after a candid and emotional interview where he opened up about his past earnings, mistakes, and the circumstances that led to his dismissal from the agency.

In a video interview shared online by Instablog9ja, Mr. Oluwaseyi, who was formerly stationed at Bolade Oshodi, claimed he used to earn as much as ₦30,000 daily while serving as a traffic official. However, his career took a drastic turn after he was dismissed for misconduct while on duty.

“The biggest mistake I made in life? While I was working with LASTMA, I made money, but I misused the opportunity. A day, I made nothing less than ₦30,000. I saved ₦20,000 daily—that’s ₦460,000 a month,” he said.

According to Mr. Oluwaseyi, he invested his income in transportation, buying two buses and a car (a Golf 3), which he entrusted to friends to manage. Unfortunately, the investment turned sour.

“They squandered the opportunity. Out of annoyance, I had to sell the two vehicles,” he lamented.

His dismissal from LASTMA followed an incident in which he returned to his duty post intoxicated, which he described as the turning point in his career.

“While on duty, I went on a drinking spree. When I got back to Bolade Oshodi, I started misbehaving. My boss had to call me. That was the end.”

Now working as a private security guard, Mr. Oluwaseyi survives with the help of friends still in the agency and his children. He shared deep regrets, especially about missing the opportunity to emigrate when offered free visas in the past.

He now uses his experience to advise his children: “They shouldn’t move with bad people or drink excessively. I also tell my son to avoid a polygamous lifestyle. Stick to one wife, plan together for a better future.”

The interview has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing concern, disbelief, and condemnation over the unofficial earnings he claimed.

@eddiebrendan: “Question: How was he able to ‘officially’ make ₦30k daily?”

@flourish007: “Corruption seems deeply rooted in Nigeria now. If a LASTMA officer can make ₦30,000 daily on the side, imagine how much those carrying weapons are pocketing…”

@dejilam: “Owo epe ni (cursed money). You can’t prosper with that kind of money.”

Others, while critical, acknowledged the humanity in his story.

@AyobhamiGeorge: “They always learn the hard way. Misconduct on the job. Thank God he knows better now. His story might just change someone else’s path.”

@kvng_tosyne: “You make ₦30k a day from people’s sweat. Instead of you to correct with mercy, you acted like God gave you all the power.”

@damola_ade77: “That’s minus his salary o. LASTMA are a horrible set of people.”

While many questioned the source and ethics behind his daily income, some highlighted the reality of systemic issues and peer influence in public institutions.

Mr. Oluwaseyi’s confession has peeled back the curtain on what many allege to be widespread unofficial practices among traffic officers. Though dismissed and remorseful, his story has triggered a nationwide conversation about public service ethics, missed opportunities, and the long-term consequences of poor decisions.

As Mr. Oluwaseyi himself put it: “Somehow, I failed in life. But I always advise my children to learn from my mistakes.”

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