My name is Akinolu David. I live in Ketu, Lagos State and work in Lekki. Every day, I have to wake up as early as 5:30am if I am to get to work by 8am. On most days, I leave work by 6pm and get home as late as 9pm– Sometimes 10pm. It is a terrible way to live and Lagos state government has made my life and the lives of thousands of other hard-working Lagosians a living hell.
On February 6, 2020, Lagos State Government decided to place a permanent ban on the activities of bikes (okada) and tricycles (keke napeps). This policy has placed great strain on the lives of the already stressed Lagosians. The ban has put thousands of okada riders out of a source of income. Two days ago, Gokada announced a 70% lay off of its staffs.
The ban has led to an increase in unemployment level. Unemployment will lead to increased crime and in turn a less safe Lagos for all. This ban is undemocratic and we all have a duty to make sure it is reversed.

HOW WE INTEND TO DO IT
1. Most of the roads banned are actually federal owned roads; therefore, Lagos State government does not have the right to ban movement of Okadas and Keke napeps on them. This petition is addressed to the federal government to pressure Lagos State into reversing the ban.

2. The Transport Section Reform Law, under which the ban is being enforced clearly gives the Commissioner of Transportation only regulatory rights. An outright ban of Keke Napeps and Okadas goes beyond the state’s constitutional prowess.

#Ourlivesmatter and we (the masses) deserve to be considered in every policies a government we elect to power make.
Sign the petition below today and help save the lives of fellow Nigerians.

https://fortheculture.com.ng/petition/

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atirenesam:


HOW WE INTEND TO DO IT
1. Most of the roads banned are actually federal owned roads; therefore, Lagos State government does not have the right to ban movement of Okadas and Keke napeps on them. This petition is addressed to the federal government to pressure Lagos State into reversing the ban.

As a representative of the Federal Government and the power invested in me, I hereby pronounce that Okada and Keke can now ply their trade on Federal Government roads in Lagos, but you must not be caught on any State or Local Government road.