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Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by yashau(op): 4:04pm On May 18, 2021
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday revealed that the total ban on commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada will take effect in two months.

Speaking at the launch of 500 First and Last Mile Buses (FLM) meant to be deployed to inner roads in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said this had become important because motorcycles are being used for criminal activities.

Sanwo-Olu also said Okada riders contribute to fatal accidents in the state.

The governor also warned those driving against traffic to desist as repeated offenders would not only lose their vehicle, they would contend with a three-year jail term, while first offenders will face a one-year jail term.
https://m.guardian.ng/breakingnews/total-ban-on-okada-takes-effect-in-two-months-says-sanwo-olu/

Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by yashau(op):
Lagos is setting the pace, others are following smiley

Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by baralatie(m): 4:05pm On May 18, 2021
Ok
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Bola146(f): 4:20pm On May 18, 2021
lipsrsealed Lagos State indeed huh I just pity the poor masses that will suffer for this.
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Siwisheswereesh: 4:21pm On May 18, 2021
Good.

At least, nobody will say they weren't given notice.
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
This is not feasible till we atleast have 2000 First and Last Mile Buses (FLM) for a start.
We have sent LASG a letter to that effect already.
The common man comes first in the scheme of things.

A better Nigeria all around is all we want.

God bless Lagos State.
God bless Nigeria.


We Rise!
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by DropsMic(m): 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
Sanwo is working?
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by rocknation62(m): 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
There are some areas this kind of small buses can’t get to
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Nobody: 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
angry

Whoever was in charge of procuring these buses must have smiled to the bank. As for the ban, well...let's see how things will go
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by FalseProphet1(m): 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
Can lagosians survive without okada?
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
Siwisheswereesh:
Good.

At least, nobody will say they weren't given notice.
BraveDesign:
The time is too short oo
They will surely extend it, until adequate measures are taken for replacement.
We have sent LASG a letter to that effect already.
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by NwaNimo1(m): 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by OBIGS(m): 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
This might lead to serious crisis in Lagos. It's a good step in other to clean up lagos if it can be possible. All this hausa guys have taken over lagos with this bike business. I hope they go back to maiduguri quietly
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by PrinceOfLagos: 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
So after using Okada people to snatch ballot boxes at the last election, you now want to discard them

Ko possible
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Enoch07: 4:24pm On May 18, 2021
Wahala for the okada riders
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by fkj950ax(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
BraveDesign:
The time is too short oo
Can you say why two months is short?
How many months will be okay?
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Naijabad: 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Anything to get terrorists out of the streets of Lagos is welcome
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by yusufu16: 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
My advice to LAgosians is If you dont have a car, better buy it now even if its N200k car or anything that can move with 4 legs. Transportation go worst in few months to come.
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by BruncleZuma: 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Okay
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by PataAlhajaKeji(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Good move by the Lagos state government.

Okadas are a stain to the metropolitan nature of the state.

Besides, na okada all these criminals dey use rob for most parts of Lagos.

Itesiwaju ipinlẹ Eko ...
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by wallay77(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Make them no try ban okada oo...plying suru alaba to iyana iba without bike na suicide mission....person fit use like 3hrs
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by LegendHero(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Ogun and Oyo about to witness the mass exodus of the Okada people.

I just pity the owners of the Okada and the loss of investments that might follow this.

Well tita riro laa kola.
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by pejuakinab: 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Why banning the survival of the unemployed youth you couldn't offer a job?
Why banning daily bread of many Nigerian men?
Why banning the women whose only home is what that okada rider brings home?

Can Nigeria be ever well again?
Can these leaders ever reason reasonably anymore?
In peace I come
I come in peace
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by rocknation62(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
FalseProphet1:
Can lagosians survive without okada?
No
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by rottable(m): 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
This total ban won't work.... This is Lagos
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Semidoje71: 4:25pm On May 18, 2021
Total ban,how will this guy survive
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by kaymart:
Its a good development without a ounce of doubt but this is Nigeria where unemployment is at the fullest brim.

No one actually like Okada due to their recklessness thus accident prone. However, People are doing their best just to survive, even the people riding it aren't happy doing it, lots of university graduates do it as well. Many got it at an excruciating cost (higher purchase) rising to astronomical and ridiculous value.

Criminal activities will most likely be at the climax once the ban becomes fully implemented.

Besides, Lagos is super-congested with motor vehicles hence the long hours in traffic. This particular problem Okada solves for people, it saves peoples' vital time especially when pursuing important events such as apppointements, job interviews and other life changing moments when time is of essence etc....
What plan does the government have to meaningfully engage those riders inorder not to endanger the already stretched society?

Or do the government just think
banning them or takingg them off and doing nothing and believe the society will just remain at equilibrium?
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by iambabaG: 4:26pm On May 18, 2021
Re: Total Ban On Okada In Lagos Takes Effect In Two Months - Sanwo-Olu by Felabrity:
Impossible


There are over 100k families that depend on okada job as their source of income

Give them jobs modfuk
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