dominique:

made sense in mine too

Saintb:

i joined nairaland recently, but i dont know how to post a topic.

i have interesting topic to share with you guy.

pls someone should kindly asist me

Fhemmmy:

Train them to ride on the Highway?
Would you allow an okada man to take you on highway 401, QEW or any highway for that matter.
that is even with the fact that everyone has right of way in Canada, not to talk of a place where the drive macho it all and can kill you and run away.

Siena:

An outright ban would be best - motorcycles were never designed with commerce in mind.

JosBoy4Lif:

And why not?
There are people who ride speed bikes and Harley Davidson, cross country in Canada. That is their own I would not go on okada on highway in any country because that is not in my comfort zone. Just like I would not drive a Smart Car, because any impact is life threatening.
All am saying is that we can reduce the mortality rates in Nigeria by equipping ALL motorists with better driving practices.

Fhemmmy:

I am surprised at your comparison sir, go to Lagos universities and you will see dudes riding those kinda bikes too, so that is of their choices, so once again, if there is okada in Canada, would you join it in highway.
Secondly, those riding okada in Nigeria are doing it not out of choice, but of necessity, so if they have a choice to chose a comfort zone, i am sure they will not ride it.

JosBoy4Lif:

But they are riding it and will continue riding why do i feel as this your point is irrelevant?
Why are motor vehicle accidents so prevalent in Nigeria?

The fact that their are more motorcycles on roads in Nigeria should mean better preventative measures such as increased training, yearly probationary licenses etcc
It's because Nigerians as a group are terrible drivers little to do with bad roads.
Since you like the comparisons game, here in Canada you know we are sparsely populated their are terrible roads in nooks and crannies.

Siena:

An outright ban would be best - motorcycles were never designed with commerce in mind.

kamtoz:

Okada has remained a menance to the society,thw calibre of pple operating this okada bussiness calls for concern,, Illitrates or semi Illitrate.Worse still they are lawless.The step is in a good direction if police and Lasma will not see it as a new innovation to make pay.

kamtoz:

Yes.Education matters a lot.practically in this okada biz,the level is too low,experience them u will know,jst like the bus drivers.Education here does nt neccesarily means formal one, u grab.They have a licencing body,bt they r nt ready to do the real thing,biz as usual ia the bane, u know.

Redman44:

I think the ban is good. Okada riders in Lagos State and other parts of Nigeria need to be certified before they are allowed to ply their trade. They must undergo some training and driving tests before they start operating commercially. We need good regulations to check these riders from hell. I am also suggesting that Okada riders who drive recklessly should have their licences revoked. They should also be banned from operating for some months. Computerization of motorcycle plate numbers and the details of Okada commercial riders will help the government in monitoring and prosecuting them.

Our problems in Nigeria are not insurmountable. We only need to be disciplined and utilize technology effectively to solve our problems. Cheers.

Fhemmmy:

You mean to tell me that people just buy the motor bike and start using for okada biz? i doubt that oh, haba now, i know Nija is lawless, but dont think cld be that lawless now

Redman44:

@Fhemmy

The Motorcycle commercial transport Unions do not conduct tests for new members before registering them. I do not think there is also any certification that is given to the riders. The unions are mainly concerned with the fees they collect from their members. This is where the Federal Road Safety Corps [ FRSC ] should come in. We don't need too many road agencies in Lagos who pretend to be doing something while they are actually looking for money. The FRSC has to be revived through solid funding to tackle the madness on our roads. Cheers.

JosBoy4Lif:

That is exactly what happens my friend and that is what my posts have been trying to hit home

dnex:

From day 1, there has been a plan by Fashola to eliminate Okadas from Lagos. Today It's wear helmet, tomorrow avoid highways, the day after It's wear knee pads and finally it will be avoid streets. Abeg Okada should go jare. Recklessness, drunken riding and general nuisance to the populace.

dnex:

Licensed Okada rider ke? Once a mallam has worked as a security man for some years and put aside enough money to afford a motorcycle, he has automatically become an Okada man.

dnex:

we all know that most people that come down to Lagos to pose as Hausa are actually Nigerien.