₦airaland Forum

The Lagos State Government clarified yesterday that it has not taken a decision on the operation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, explained that the government would not be taking “definitive action” on the Okada and Keke riders without consulting the stakeholders.

Daily Trust reports that the state government had vowed to curtail the activities of operators of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada riders who have taken over the highways. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently hinted that the state government had taken a final decision on the “menace” of commercial motorcycles and tricycles but this would be discussed with the security apparatuses in the state. Twice, the Security Council met at the Government House without the definitive action reeled out.

After another four-hour Security Council meeting chaired by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and attended by all commanders of security agencies in the State, the commissioner said the Government’s delayed action against restriction of motorcycles and tricycles was informed by the need to achieve a generally acceptable solution to the menace. Daily Trust gathered last night that following government’s move against the operation of the commercial motorcycles and tricycles, various unions stood up to confer with the government which informed the government’s decision to hold on.

The Security Council, the Commissioner said, is currently considering the suggestions and recommendations submitted to the Government before coming up with definite plans on the Okada issue. He said the ongoing enforcement of the extant Traffic Laws and Okada restriction will go on, pending the final decisions of the Security Council.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/lagos-tarries-on-restricting-motorcycle-tricycle-operations.html

They know Okada commercial transportation emerged because of govt failure and they're filling a gap

Some people means of living should not be totally taken away from them.

The restriction route should be monitored though.

Eko o no ba'je ooooo

Ha.. this should be looked into honestly. In as much as this might bring about severe unemployment and also create problems of mobility into some parts of the state but the nuisance of these sets are becoming unbearable especially the tricycle operators. The government should also checkmate this Oride and their likes, They just litter everywhere in the state.

They should caution the way oride drive there bike

It should be properly weighed to avoid uncontrollable crime wave in the State. The emergence of these means of transportation reduced criminal activities to the lowest level and will definitely reverse it when abolished without taking the right steps.

okomile:


Some people means of living should not be totally taken away from them.

The restriction route should be monitored though.

Eko o no ba'je ooooo

They should be ban. U can't be sensational about development. If you must develop, you must take strict actions

Dreal1247:
It should be properly weighed to avoid uncontrollable crime wave in the State. The emergence of these means of transportation reduced criminal activities to the lowest level and will definitely reverse it when abolished without taking the right steps.

Unprofessional security system in the country give birth to this ur comment. If the security is ok, why should there be fear of criminality from the ban of what's disrupting the system of Lagos.

Okada should be ban and let more system like opay comes in. They are more organized

Audio

princemillla:
They should be ban. U can't be sensational about development. If you must develop, you must take strict actions