Lagos Government Extends Ban On Commercial Motorbikes To More Council Areas

Following the increasing security threats in Nigeria’s economic nerve centre, Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended the ban on commercial motorbikes (Okada) to four more local government areas and five local council development areas.

The local government areas newly affected by the ban are Mushin, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo and Shomolu while the local council development areas are Ikosi-Isherri, Odi-Olowo, Agboyi-Ketu, Isolo, and Bariga.

The PUNCH reports that the state governor, Sanwo-Olu, has directed full enforcement of the ban from September 1, 2022.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu in May banned motorcycles on highways, six local government areas and nine local council development areas.

The governor said security agencies and the state government are on the same page with respect to the banning of motorcycles in the selected areas of the state.

He also assured that the security architecture of the state would not be compromised in any way so that Lagos residents will continue to live their lives and do their business without any fear or favour.

He said, “The security meeting gives 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.”