As enforcement of ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’ took effect yesterday in six local government areas, the State Government has revealed that motorcycles seized for flouting the ban will all be crushed on Friday in the presence of the media.
This was made known by the Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, “Law enforcement agencies seized many motorcycles today. They will all be crushed on Friday in the presence of the media.”
The State Government however, noted the remarkable cooperation of Lagosians on the commercial motorcycles ban which had significant compliance in Surulere, Apapa, Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland and Ikeja.
It is the first phase of the ban, which was announced on May 18 by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following security and safety concerns.
The statement further reads, “Governor Sanwo-Olu assures Lagos residents and visitors that his Administration will not leave them to their own devices; it “will continue to work towards the achievement of an efficient intermodal transportation system (water, rail and road) that will be the pride of all.
“Lagos residents stayed off the motorcycles, also known as “Okada”, as the government rolled out alternatives to cushion likely effects of the ban in many areas.
“Many small buses, under the First Mile and Last Mile Scheme, were rolled out extensively in Surulere, Gbagada, Lekki, Lagos Island and other parts of Lagos.
“A number of taxi cabs under the LAGRIDE scheme were deployed in Lagos Island, Ikeja, Surulere, Lekki and other places.
“The waterways were also busy as Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) put more ferries on their routes.”
