Lagos: Sanwo-Olu says Okada, Keke ban won’t be reserved, gives reasons
Sanwo-Olu explained that the ban was due to security and safety reasons, hence it will not be reversed.
The Governor spoke yesterday while launching eight locally manufactured speed boats of the state ferry services, Lagferry, in Badore Ferry Terminal, Ajah. According to Sanwo-Olu “Let me tell you about the ban which we just enforced. We will sustain the ban on Okada and tricycles, mainly because of security and safety reasons.
“The security and safety of citizens are paramount to any government. As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow any security breach in the state. “We will continue to ensure the safety of our people on all fronts. There have been reports of serious security breaches and safety concerns in areas where these operators ply. We had to respond to these concerns because of life and safety matters to this government.”ban on the operation of Okada and Keke NapepThe ban took effect from February 1st, 2020, and was disclosed in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Okada/Keke ban in Lagos: Shina Peller backs Sanwo-Olu - Daily Post NigeriaMember of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has weighed in on the ban of Okada and Keke by the Lagos State Government. Protests have so far
Read more »
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates ferries, says okada, Marwa ban irreversible
Read more »
Regulate, don’t ban okada, Ambode’s commissioner tells Sanwo-Olu
Read more »
Okada ban: You’ve rendered us jobless, protesting Keke operators tell Sanwo-OluTricycle operators from Lagos Mainland, Yaba and Oyingbo areas of Lagos on Monday protested at Maryland against the ban on their operations in some parts of the state by the Lagos State Government....
Read more »
I never said I would not ban Okada - Sanwo-OluThe Lagos State government said its decision to ban the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles was due to the 'scary' casulaty figures.
Read more »
Lagos Okada ban: 40 arrested, 188 Okada, 78 tricycles impounded – Daily TrustLagos State Police Command says it arrested 40 commercial motorcycle operators for allegedly violating the state traffic laws following the state government’s ban on their operations. The command also said it impounded 188 motorcycles and 78 tricycles allegedly being driven on roads outlawed for them to ply by the state government. The State Government had …
Read more »