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The use of motorcycles as commercial means of transport in Nigeria, popularly known as ‘Okada’ or ‘Achaba’ may soon be banned throughout the country. The proposal for the ban was made by the National Council on Transport after its annual conference in Enugu State and endorsed by the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Transport on Saturday evening stated that the ban of commercial motorcycle was one of the measures proposed towards adequate provision of safety and secure transportation in Nigeria. It said the recommendation was contained in a statement of the week long meeting which had in attendance all the state commissioners of transport, permanent secretaries, directors and officials in the federal and state ministries of transport across the country. The council advised all states in the federation to henceforth discourage the use of commercial motorcycles as a means of public transportation. “All states and the Federal Capital Territory have therefore been advised to establish a public transport system that ensure strict regulation of the operation of public passenger transportation system through a well-articulated management system for enhanced safety, security, effective and efficient service delivery,” the statement said. It added, “The states are to also develop master plans for the development of intelligent transport system to facilitate the development and management of their transport operations in line with emerging trends and global best practices.” The statement noted that the council also agreed that all commercial vehicles should be properly registered in each state while their enumeration should be carried out periodically to enhance safety and security.
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jujutom:
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Wats the meaning of that?

here comes d world war 3

This is a lie. A mere propaganda to incite people against the Federal Government. Its unthinkable of anybody to insinuate that FG will ban Motorcycles on States and Local Government roads.

isrecole:
This is a lie. A mere propaganda to incite people against the Federal Government. Its unthinkable of anybody to insinuate that FG will ban Motorcycles on States and Local Government roads.

Check punch newspaper

Good move! This will turn okada pple against pdp.

Caseless:
Good move! This will turn okada pple against pdp.

Lwkmd yes o

Okada transportation just needs to be regulated and ony permitted in some areas, not banned totally.

londoner:
Okada transportation just needs to be regulated and ony permitted in some areas, not banned totally.

Lol good point call GEJ and tell him na

Good if they will do it,

But also help the okada people to access Keke napep.

yea dats true, but keke napep is more expendive u can buy a bike of 100k but keke napep na 400k

cjrane:
Good if they will do it,

But also help the okada people to access Keke napep.

newsfeeed:
yea dats true, but keke napep is more expendive u can buy a bike of 100k but keke napep na 400k

I think FG should remove import duty on Keke parts to make it cheaper and at the same time raise the duty on motorcycles. In the long run, the riders of Keke have a higher standard of living because on the same amount of fuel as Okada, they make 4 times the income!

Not to mention that it is safer for the ordinary citizens and therefore reduces the incidence of bone fractures caused by okada. My mother said that she'd never used okada again since keke was introduced in Lagos.