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Lagos Mulls Total Ban On Okada Operations

Udeme James

Aug 17, 2022

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Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos commissioner for information and strategy, says the state government will look into a demand by residents for a complete ban on okada operations in the state.

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In a statement on Tuesday, Omotoso said the decision was taken at a stakeholders' forum to review the recent ban on commercial motorcycles in six LGAs of the state.

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, had announced a ban on okada operations in six LGAs of the state, which took effect on June 1.

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The LGAs affected by the ban include Ikeja, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa.

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Speaking on the decisions taken at the forum, Omotoso said the state will review the current ban and see areas that need to be addressed.

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"After seeing the results of the ban in the six local government areas, many Lagosians have been calling on the government to expand the ban,ÔÇØ he said.

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"Some say it should be statewide, considering the present anxiety over security. Mr. Governor has mandated us to have this meeting to discuss what next.ÔÇØ

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According to the statement, Frederic Oladeinde, Lagos commissioner for transportation, said the ban on okada operations in the state, according to available records, shows a reduction in crime and accident rates in the state.

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"In the affected areas within the period under review, available records show that crime and accident rates reduced by 86% and 63.7% while 7,500 motorcycles were impounded and crushed,ÔÇØ Oladeinde was quoted as saying.

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He said the stakeholders' forum was convened "to reignite the state's commitment to tackling insecurity, crime, non-compliance to safety rules and traffic regulations as well as underground activities perpetuated by non-state actors with the use of okadaÔÇØ.

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Oladeinde added that the state government would consider the views given at the forum before taking further decisions.

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