Level of compliance shows Lagosians accept Okada ban- Lagos govt
The Lagos state government says the high level of compliance
to its ban on motorcycles aka Okada and tricycles popularly known as keke
Napeps, shows that residents of the state are in agreement with the ban which
took effect on Saturday February 1st.
In a statement
released on its Facebook page, the state government said the little discomfort
experienced by commuters on some routes due to the absence of motorcycles and
tricycles is noted and that alternatives would soon be rolled out.
Read the statement below
The government of Lagos State praises motorcycle and
tricycle operators for complying with the restriction from six local government
areas, major highways and bridges. The enforcement of the State Security
Council’s order began on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
The level of compliance was over 90 %. In fact, some of the
ride hailing companies directed their riders to obey the directive. This is
commendable.
The high level of compliance has shown that Lagosians agree
with the government on the need to stop the danger that commercial motorcycles
and tricycles have become - a big threat to safety of lives and security of our
people. They should stand firm in supporting the government.
The little discomfort experienced by commuters on some
routes due to the absence of motorcycles and tricycles is noted. This will not
last as alternatives are being rolled out.
A fleet of 65 buses will join the others on some major
routes as from Monday , February 3, 2020: No less than 550 more buses are being
expected. Besides, 14 ferries will be commissioned on Tuesday. This will
further open up the waterways, reduce travel time on various routes and provide
safe, dependable and comfortable alternatives for commuters.
The government is not unaware that enforcing this directive
may lead to some job losses. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, plans to
announce some measures to tackle the likely effects of the order, besides the
programmes of various agencies, such as the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund
(LSETF), Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Office of Civic Engagement,
Lagos State Parks and Gardens and others.
The government hereby warns all those who are planning to
unleash violence on the state because of the ongoing enforcement to have a
change of heart. Lagosians are peace loving and law abiding people, who will
not embrace any disruption of their legal activities by failed politicians
hiding under the evil of unwholesome activism. The law enforcement agents have
been directed to ensure that nobody takes the law into his hands. The
government places a very high premium on law and order in the interest of all Lagosians.
It will not fail to act when peace is threatened.
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