Tag: Okada Ban
Gov. Otti bans commercial motorcycles in Abia
Governor Alex Otti has ordered the immediate ban of all commercial motorcyclists, better known as Okada, within the Umuahia and…
Lagos impounds 150 commercial motorcycles, arrests 10 persons
The Lagos State Environmental Enforcement and Special Offences Unit impounded 150 motorcycles for violating traffic rules in the last week.
Gov. Sanwo-Olu extends Okada ban to more LGAs in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended the ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada to four more local…
Residents beg Sanwo-Olu over bad roads, Okada ban
According to the residents, they had earlier reached out to the immediate-past administration of Lagos State, but nothing was done.…
Mixed reactions trail FG’s plan to ban use of motorcycles
The proposed ban has continued to generate comments including from the national assembly while the Federal Government is yet to…
Lagos task force impounds 322 motorcycles
The agency’s spokesman enjoined motorcycle operators to embrace alternative means of transportation, which, he said, were safer, more presentable and…
Police reinforce Okada ban in Katsina
According to the statement, the enforcement was necessary due to the recent threat to security caused by terrorists and other…
Lagos govt inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Kamar Olowoshago, also urged the Anti-Okada personnel to be diligent and honest in…
Okada ban: Lagos govt records 85% compliance
Jejeloye said this on Friday in Ikeja, while speaking with newsmen, during the crushing of the commercial motorcycles, popularly known…
Okada riders shun Lagos roads in compliance with ban in six LGs (Photos)
The Local Governments are: Ikeja, Eti-Osa, Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland.
Okada ban begins in Lagos today, residents assured of safety
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 18 announced the ban, after a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders and…
‘Okada’ ban: Lagos deploys boats with free Wi-fi, onboard entertainment
Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) said it has deployed more boats for operations ahead of the June 1 proposed ban…
Okada ban begins in Lagos June 1, Sanwo-Olu affirms
The ban is in six local governments, Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, Apapa, Eti-Osa and Ikeja.
CSO backs Sanwo-Olu on okada ban
The National Coordinator, Activists for Good Governance, Declan Ihekaire, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos said there…
Arewa community backs ban on Okada in Lagos
In a communique after its general assembly on Sunday, Lagos Arewa stated that the ban placed on Okadas is not…