Lagos govt dismisses anxiety over okada ban
The Lagos State government say their is no anxiety over the total ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as okada in six local governments in the state which takes effect on Wednesday.
In a statement, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso advised residents of the state to go about their businesses without fear.
According to him, the plan by the state government has enjoyed tremendous support from all stakeholders.
“The Lagos State government has noted the anxiety that has followed the planned enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles in six local government areas as from June 1. The local governments are: Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Apapa, Eti-Osa and Ikeja.
“The law enforcement agencies went on a road show today to assure the public that the ban, which was announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 18, after a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, will be enforced without any compromise.
“There is no need for any anxiety over the enforcement of the ban, which has been hailed by the majority of Lagosians as a reinforcement of the Lagos Traffic Law 2012 (amended in 2018).
“The Government wishes to advise all law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without any fear whatsoever as measures have been put in place to forestall any disturbance. Lagosians and visitors are urged to co-operate with the law enforcement agencies in our collective interest,” the statement read.
