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AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island? Who even brought this useless contraption to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos!

cc

In the cities you quoted there are metro lines that ensure mass transit but in Lagos and other cities that okada was banned there is no fumciional mass transit system


Ask those using the ikorodu get corridor how long they must wait to get on the bus? What stops the LASG from leasing that corridors to more than one company to boost competition and bus numbers? Why are they always buying buses by themselves when you have investment hungry business men and women looking for good returnson investment?


Of course Okadas and kekes had to fill in the vacuum these self centred APC and PDP characters that occupy leadership positions.

The timing is very very wrong especially in Lagos....Ambode's bus reform project was a systematic approach a better approach. Create more bus stops to prevent too much trekking, get comfortable mega buses tplying within the metropiaolise...the likes can complete the last mile.

What is sanwo olu's plan for replacing those eye sores we call danfo?


YOU DO NOT TAKE SOMETHING AWAY WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING A BETTER REPLACEMENT.

Yes okadas and kekes have become a menace But you all these governors just want to seem powerful and make a false statement with the people paying the ultimate price

DAVE5:
In Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, New York and every other developed nation, they have multiple transportation systems, that way, no sane citizen would not opt for a bike knowing it's dangers

Nigeria has no good transport system, the citizens are the ones catering to their transport challenges

When brt was introduced, it reduced some burden, brt is not enough, check the number of people at brt stations day in day out

Well Monday would tell the difference on us


In fact Nigeria has no infrastructure whatsoever, the citizens provide for all their need whne the government should be doing so


Below are some public transport systems in those countries you mentioned, I've only seen them on internet or movies or tv because I've not traveled out of Nigeria before, not even Ghana

Must I travel to outside before I can use such...


BTW, it's not a one man project, they're government projects, that way my car can chill at home except when I really feel like driving

You are the real MVP! We hail and celebrate mediocrity here, no wonder people applaud Keke/Okada ban as a great achievement.
Untill government commit to infrastructural development especially road and transport.....I will continue to see them as political jokers.

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard (My state Governor Onye Onwu Nkwu) banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island? Who even brought this useless contraption to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos!

cc

NB
For those quoting me and saying "Why am I working and investing in Lagos and why not the East"... My answer is very simple.

Lagos gave my life some meaning that our five hopeless Eastern Governors never gave me. Infact, Sanwo Olus government has been so good to Mainland Lagos where I do busines. Why would I hate him? Why bite fingers that is trying to give my life a meaning?


FYI, ABUM EZIGBOTE NWAFOR IGBO NA ACHU EGO NA LAGOS.

Well said, nwannem.

CanadaOrBust:
How can this move u from a to b? That is the question!

You can take bus now or Uber or bolts, or yellow cab. And if you walk sef, you won't die. At least not by okada

ProWalker:
Those millions came to lagos solely to become okada riders. Lagos is not under obligation to employ them.

The security should be at alert to fight their retaliations and the governor should provide alternative means of transport for the masses

‪Heart Breaking vedio; Peoples return with their Properties after Demolishing their shops ☠️☠️‬


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GANAYAD:
I hope the crime rate in Lagos doesn't increase now

Nothing go happen and if crime increase, worn out tire full ground... So if you don't drive okada, you can't do anything else but steal abi. How hopeless is that? They can't be creative and productive, na stealing remain.

Oya make them steal now...

We full ground

TheMan3:
you guys make a mistake of putting beauty of environment as priority as against humanity. What happens to the families of the millions that has just been rendered jobless by this small move? Do you know 7how many children that will drop out of school because of this?

Let's have love of humanity in our hearts first before anything. Nobody will love to do okada or Keke work everyday if they have jobs.

If we are to compare Lagos with Tokyo and newyork, does Lagos have well organised subway system? Are there functional high speed trains? What about monorails and trams? Are there jobs? What about social security, access to credit and business support system?

Bottom line, before the government brings a policy that will in one swoop render over a million people jobless, they should ensure the society is working.

These people are trying against all odds to put food of their table, and the same government that destroyed the society is still the same one opposing them. This Is sad.

Dont put beauty of the state before humanity.

Do they think before they act? The individuals commending these "low reasoned policies" are the ones rich enough to drive big cars that have dashboard cameras that took the same snap shots of that very flyover we see above. They are indeed glad that they can try out the speed of their cars without the hindrances of these tricycles and bikes.
These policies favour those who are seemingly at the top. We should learn to consider those down. This land belongs to both.

AngryIgboMan:
Who Would Believe That Ikeja Under Bridge Can Ever Be Decent Like These Pictures?

I was at Ikeja today and have never seen Ikeja organized like this! On a hot afternoon! If you know these place, its hell from morning till night courtesy of keke and Okada drivers!

Thanks to Sanwo Olu... You are the real MPV!

God bless you sir.

Let the world see and know that Lagos is working again

Don't worry. Tomorrow is Monday

samtol4:
do you alternative jobs for the okada drivers ? Pray idle minds don't engage in crime for survival

70% of the arrived in the last 3 years. They know where to go back to and start farming

Katier00:
Ban okada at Nnewi? You must be kidding, get your fact straight, okada was banned in awka and Onitsha

Who will ban okada in Nnewi? With Machine parts market in full operation? Na kill dem go jus kill d governor. Like u said, Okada was banned at O'sha and Awka but Okada still full Nnewi

AfroKnight:
If you mean yellow taxis, then I must tell you, Taxi can’t boom nothing.

Taxi rides are more expensive than Uber/taxify and are much less comfortable.

The day I saw carpenters (laden with tools and machines) order a ride on Uber to a site and back to their workshop I knew the era of yellow taxis was coming to an end. The Uber was a lot cheaper than whatever the yellow taxis would charge.

then uber it is then

Good riddance...

kirkwood:
For me they should grant special licenses to Max.ng, Gokada, and Opay...and set a minimum threshold of say, no more 5 accident cases per.week, beyond which their licenses will be suspended and they are made to pay heavy fines.

They should completely ban Keke. They do one chance too much with that.

They should register uniform-bearing local okadas to ply in inner street ways and alleyways, while they contrive creative ways to permanently nip them in the bud.

Stopping people from moving from point A to B is very unreasonable. It extremely reduces the number of productive hours they have.

And let's not forget that there are only about 3 million cars in a city of over 20 million people. Less than 1% of these 3 million car owners have 500,000 naira and above in their bank accounts. So from another angle, this is a bad political decision that may eventually lead to revolt and breakdown in public order.

Please, Sanwo Olu, don't make Lagos unnecessarily sit on a time bomb. These folks are definitely going to break into car windows in the coming nights and steal from the cars as traffic jam mounts.

My advice to car owners, watch out on where you go, and most importantly go home early or use public transport, and please stop hitch-hiking.

Those who will do crime will still do it with or without okada or rickshaw. Crime will not increase stop creating unnecessary panic.

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard (My state Governor Onye Onwu Nkwu) banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island the financial and industrial hub of Lagos? Who even brought this useless and worthless contraption called Keke to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos! But do make available more organized and well tailored Public system of transportation and movement! If Eastern Governors banned Keke and Okada and heavens did not fall, NOTHING DO YOU.

cc

NB
For those quoting me and saying "Why am I working and investing in Lagos and why not the East"... My answer is very simple.

Lagos gave my life some meaning that our five hopeless Eastern Governors never gave me. Infact, Sanwo Olus government has been so good to Mainland Lagos where I do busines. Why would I hate him? Why bite fingers that is trying to give my life a meaning? Infact, more of Gods blessings and protection on him as I believe he is taking Lagos to its original plan which in my opinion, AMBODE ABANDONED.

Get ur facts right though u made a point but dnt add lies to it....okada stil runs in nnewi,keke stil runs in streets in owerri.....obiano bad okada in onitsha n awka only......i knw many graduate doing okada n keke biz cus der dnt knw any senator or top politician to grab govt job or money to buy slots.....Govt shd encourage growth of industries n discourage springs of hotels every where.....

49cents:
In the cities you quoted there are metro lines that ensure mass transit but in Lagos and other cities that okada was banned there is no fumciional mass transit system


Ask those using the ikorodu get corridor how long they must wait to get on the bus? What stops the LASG from leasing that corridors to more than one company to boost competition and bus numbers? Why are they always buying buses by themselves when you have investment hungry business men and women looking for good returnson investment?


Of course Okadas and kekes had to fill in the vacuum these self centred APC and PDP characters that occupy leadership positions.

The timing is very very wrong especially in Lagos....Ambode's bus reform project was a systematic approach a better approach. Create more bus stops to prevent too much trekking, get comfortable mega buses tplying within the metropiaolise...the likes can complete the last mile.

What is sanwo olu's plan for replacing those eye sores we call danfo?


YOU DO NOT TAKE SOMETHING AWAY WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING A BETTER REPLACEMENT.

Yes okadas and kekes have become a menace But you all these governors just want to seem powerful and make a false statement with the people paying the ultimate price

Come what is it with this Lagos sef. Is it the only city in Nigeria? Did they tie all your placentas to Lagos?
So you cannot make it in life unless you are in lagos. Abi?
Please stop complaining.... If Lagos is too difficult to survive then move to other city's out of the state now. I know people that have done it and are not regretting it.

Haba Mana.

ENIGMATIC2023:
The security should be at alert to fight their retaliations and the governor should provide alternative means of transport for the masses

The governor doesn’t need to, smart people that sees the business opportunity will come up with alternatives

melviniyke2002:
Get ur facts right though u made a point but dnt add lies to it....okada stil runs in nnewi,keke stil runs in streets in owerri.....obiano bad okada in onitsha n awka only......i knw many graduate doing okada n keke biz cus der dnt knw any senator or top politician to grab govt job or money to buy slots.....Govt shd encourage growth of industries n discourage springs of hotels every where.....

If I am interviewing you.. it's your skills I'm interested in not who you know. Studies have shown that that model of who you know only spawns mediocres and does not encourage skills and professionalism at work leading to extremely low productivity
Try and get something to be skilled at and watch the miracle of job hiring

hush15:
Nothing go happen and if crime increase, worn out tire full ground... So if you don't drive okada, you can't do anything else but steal abi. How hopeless is that? They can't be creative and productive, na stealing remain.

Oya make them steal now...

We full ground

The bold is how uncreative the proponents of this Okadas are.

They want to blackmail Lagosians with crime increase

Very obvious you took these pix from a vehicle.
What about those who don't have cars? Its really hard to navigate this city without these transport modes.
The government is just been insensitive to the plight of its citizenry

FrLukas:
While sanity may have been brought back to the roads, the outdated and outmoded public transport services open to the masses means that the policy is an elitist one.

It means that, if you don't have a car your life will be hell in the hot lagos sun.

it is not an elitist, it happened in Abuja recently, infact the ban even included keke, as in eh, total ban.

Taxis swiftly took their place in no time

alezzy13:
So how do you go from ikeja to say Allen? Or Opebi?

Uber??

Those buses calling Maryland - Palmgrove from Ikeja can route their buses either through Olowu-Toyin-Opebi Roads or through Obafemi Awolowo way-Allen Avenue - Opebi Road.
The only snag to the success of plying the above routes are availability of buses and the transport fare those, sometimes, manipulative bus drivers will choose to charge passengers going that way.

ProWalker:
The governor doesn’t need to, smart people that sees the business opportunity will come up with alternatives

Smart people like MC Oluomo

solmus:
Sanwo olu no dey make noise, Oga na point and do

Point na do

samtol4:
do you alternative jobs for the okada drivers ? Pray idle minds don't engage in crime for survival

Then they’ll be thrown into jails. It is not a government’s responsibility to provide jobs for its citizens. They are to provide a conducive atmosphere to ensure that citizens and their legitimate business thrive.

Dumbass.

That place is usually free on Sundays.

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard (My state Governor Onye Onwu Nkwu) banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island the financial and industrial hub of Lagos? Who even brought this useless and worthless contraption called Keke to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos! But do make available more organized and well tailored Public system of transportation and movement! If Eastern Governors banned Keke and Okada and heavens did not fall, NOTHING DO YOU.

cc

NB
For those quoting me and saying "Why am I working and investing in Lagos and why not the East"... My answer is very simple.

Lagos gave my life some meaning that our five hopeless Eastern Governors never gave me. Infact, Sanwo Olus government has been so good to Mainland Lagos where I do busines. Why would I hate him? Why bite fingers that is trying to give my life a meaning? Infact, more of Gods blessings and protection on him as I believe he is taking Lagos to its original plan which in my opinion, AMBODE ABANDONED.

Tokyo, New York, beijing all have efficient public transportation systems and Lagos has NONE. The same govt has been in power for over 20yrs...yet LASG fire service cannot put out common fire. Using water bucket to scoop water to quench fire is an indication of a failed state.

Another fire or emergency is on ur way... pls dont cry... just take it as super human

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?


What is Keke doing in Victoria Island the financial and industrial hub of Lagos? Who even brought this useless and worthless contraption called Keke to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos! [b]But do make available more organized and well tailored Public system of transportation and movement.[/b]

Does Lagos or even Nigeria have the same transport system as these countries you have mentioned? Where are the fast trains and well regulated and on time buses all around the city?

”But do make available more organized and well tailored Public system of transportation and movement”- shouldn’t those have come before this insane ban?

You say a lot but that doesn’t mean you’re making sense.

ENIGMATIC2023:
Smart people like MC Oluomo

Yes!!! If he can fill the void with more secure and dignifying model

If you are stuck to the archaic and outdated means of transport which okada represents, you apparently don’t belong to Lagos and it future.

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard (My state Governor Onye Onwu Nkwu) banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island the financial and industrial hub of Lagos? Who even brought this useless and worthless contraption called Keke to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos! But do make available more organized and well tailored Public system of transportation and movement! If Eastern Governors banned Keke and Okada and heavens did not fall, NOTHING DO YOU.

cc

NB
For those quoting me and saying "Why am I working and investing in Lagos and why not the East"... My answer is very simple.

Lagos gave my life some meaning that our five hopeless Eastern Governors never gave me. Infact, Sanwo Olus government has been so good to Mainland Lagos where I do busines. Why would I hate him? Why bite fingers that is trying to give my life a meaning? Infact, more of Gods blessings and protection on him as I believe he is taking Lagos to its original plan which in my opinion, AMBODE ABANDONED.

You and somebody get quarrel before?!!!

We invested over N5bn in Lagos before okada ban — Bamiduro, MAX CEO