The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat has said that Okada riding is not a decent vocation, alleging that some of the riders carry knives and guns, thereby posing threat to lives and prope
rties in the state.
He noted that since the enforcement of the ban in the last few weeks, the rate of Okada-related accidents recorded at General Hospitals in the state has reduced from 28 to seven cases., said the state’s skilled centres and technical schools are ready to absorb Okada riders who wish to be trained in different fields.
“Some of them had knives and guns. If you are interested in riding Okada, why do you need a knife or a gun? Not every one of them but those who had the weapons on were arrested. The ban is majorly about security and safety.“Data from the 27 General Hospitals in the state indicated that on the average monthly, we record 28 deaths related to Okada. So, we cannot as a government let this continue. In the last two to three weeks since the ban, the accident rates have reduced from 28 to 7.
“The most populous areas of the state are not even affected. The most populous areas are Alimosho Local Government followed by Mushin, followed by Kosofe, followed by Oshodi/Isolo. So, people can do their businesses. All we are saying is, don’t ply the major roads, the bridges because it is not just safe and it is also a way for criminals to act.
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