Okada: No Going Back On June 1 Ban, Says Lagos Government

The Lagos State government has stated that there will be no reversal on the ban on commercial motorcycles in some selected LGAs in the state.

The ban was announced by Governor Babajdie Sanwo-Olu on May 18, 2022, and it was disclosed that it affects six local government areas of the state from June 1, 2022.

The affected LGAs include; Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa.

Following a meeting on Tuesday at the Lagos House in Ikeja, where heads of security in the state were present, Sanwo-Olu said that there was no going back on the Okada ban in the aforementioned LGAs.

The governor's words were made known in a statement titled 'Sanwo-Olu: No going back on June 1 banning of motorcycles in selected LG areas'.

"The security meeting gives us an opportunity for us to review the recent pronouncement on the future banning of Okada (motorcycles) in some selected local governments and LCDAs.

"We are able to put strategies in place. All of us were able to identify a lot of other things we need to do to embark on advocacy and ensure that we communicate effectively and efficiently to citizens. 

"And that is why you see us giving out handbills in all of the major languages that we have in the country.

"There is a radio jingle being sent out to also communicate to people. I am also aware that there is a plan for advocacy on television stations as well.

"It is a people-driven initiative that we all agreed to live and to comport ourselves in a similar manner. And we know what has been the effect of this.

"So, I am happy that all of us, the security operatives and government are on the same page with this and we will also be going ahead with our plans", the governor stated.

Speaking further, Sanwo-Olu added that his administration would work with security agencies to ensure that the security architecture of the state is not compromised in any way so that residents can go about their business without any fear.