The list of motorcycles showing the the categories of those exempted in Wednesday’s directive by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been made public.
The list of was disclosed on Thursday by the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi.
He explained that private motorcycles including power bikes used by residents, and those deployed for courier/logistics services would not be affected by the okada ban directive.
The explanation was given following the directive from Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday which he banned the motorcycles in 6 local government areas of Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island and Apapa from June 1, 2022.
The Governor pointed out that the ban in the 6 local councils is part of the phase banning okadas in the state. He added that the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) under the six local government areas would also be affected.
“This is the phase banning we are going to be embarking on so that others know that in a short while, either they get out or get something else to do.
“From the first of June, the LCDAs that are underneath them, we are going to publish them and list all of them, so we are giving the notice now.
“Begin to do your strategy now, from the first of June we want all the okadas to be completely off these major roads,” he said.
On his part, the Seriki of Obalende, Saliu Waziri, said that the government should get the data of Okada riders in Lagos to fish out criminals amongst them instead of a total ban.
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