Lagos state government promises alternatives to okada and keke after controversial ban

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Lagos state government promises alternatives to okada and keke after controversial ban

Following the public outcry of discomfort that followed the Lagos State Government’s decision to ban commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists in certain areas of the metropolis, the government has promised to provide alternative means of transportation. .

The enforcement of the ban by the State Security Council began on Saturday  and the Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu has praised residents of the state for adhering to the ban.

The ban has however been  condemned by the high and low in the state who claim the government made no alternative arrangements for commuters, leaving many trekking and struggling to find means of reaching their destinations.

In a statement released on the official Twitter page of Lagos State Government Sunday evening, the government said the level of compliance was over 90 per cent. “In fact, some of the ride hailing companies directed their riders to obey the directive. This is commendable,” it said.

The statement added, “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.

“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.

The new alternatives been touted include an additional 55 buses to add to the 550 in the state currently. The LASG also plans to add 12 ferries to it’s water ways and the governor promises to compensate those affected by the ban.