LAGOS — Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, urged residents of the state to endure whatever inconveniences the restriction of commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders from the state metropolis might have caused them.

Fashola who made the appeal at the 2012 edition of the Lagos State Community Day Celebration, held at the Police College, Ikeja, theme: ‘The Role of Community Development in Tackling Security Challenges in Nigeria,’ said that the problems were characteristic of the introduction stage of every life -changing law and policies of the government.

He, however, assured the residents that the legislation would be of great benefit to Lagosians in the long-run.“There will be no gain without some pain attached to it. And every resident of Lagos should be ready to sacrifice for the reward that would come in a short time.”

Okada Riders…

“Every time we inconvenience you because we are constructing a road, or building drainages, within a short time you begin to drive on the road and see your environment flood free by the next rainfall.”

According to him, “Okada will not be our transportation model in this state. Other states have banned it and heaven did not fall in those states. Our state will not be a dumping ground for motorcycles. But instead of banning it in Lagos, what the government has done was to restrict their operations on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads.”

He emphasised:“I think we have been extremely generous with the new road traffic law. What we want from residents is some sacrifice.”

LAGOS — Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, urged residents of the state to endure whatever inconveniences the restriction of commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders from the state metropolis might have caused them.

Fashola who made the appeal at the 2012 edition of the Lagos State Community Day Celebration, held at the Police College, Ikeja, theme: ‘The Role of Community Development in Tackling Security Challenges in Nigeria,’ said that the problems were characteristic of the introduction stage of every life -changing law and policies of the government.

He, however, assured the residents that the legislation would be of great benefit to Lagosians in the long-run.“There will be no gain without some pain attached to it. And every resident of Lagos should be ready to sacrifice for the reward that would come in a short time.”

Okada Riders…

“Every time we inconvenience you because we are constructing a road, or building drainages, within a short time you begin to drive on the road and see your environment flood free by the next rainfall.”

According to him, “Okada will not be our transportation model in this state. Other states have banned it and heaven did not fall in those states. Our state will not be a dumping ground for motorcycles. But instead of banning it in Lagos, what the government has done was to restrict their operations on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads.”

He emphasised:“I think we have been extremely generous with the new road traffic law. What we want from residents is some sacrifice.”

Fatdon: I don't realy blame you because you
don't know what it takes to be
jobless; hence what now happen to
those jobless and tax payer families
that your government as render
hopeless.The electorate are prepared for you and your
government in the next election.

GARRI (x7):
Okada was completely banned my state ie Delta State (in Warri & Asaba) since 1st Nov., people are already getting used to the new arrangement.

Heaven will not fall!!!

Developing a city comes with some sacrifices and all must be willing to sacrifice for the future of our beloved cities....

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

greall1: stop compare delta state with Lagos.
What is the population of Delta state.

Born 2be Rich:

Must you always blame a tribe or accuse a tribe for something...Everybody is feeling the effect of the okada ban.....Mind you, u are not better than the igbo, hausa, yoruba or Niger delta man....Please we are all one.....Note, i am not igbo but i accept the fact that i am a Nigerian(yoruba,NigerDelta, Hausa or Igbo inclusive) Love your brothers and remove the log of wood from your own eye before you remove the speck of dust from your brothers eyes.......

kcsider: Those Okada's are complete nuisance to other road users esp the aboki's who have taken over the 'profession'. A partial ban that takes them away from the major highaways seems okay. However, govt MUST make effort to employ them otherwise crime will be on the increase just like we are seeing too many cars on the road now

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?