No Going Back On Okada, Tricycle, Keke Ban: Sanwo-Olu

 

Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, on Tuesday made it clear that the state will not reverse its decision on Okada and keke ban in some parts of the state.

Speaking during the launch of eight locally manufactured speed boats of the state ferry services, Lagferry, held at Badore Ferry Terminal, Ajah, the governor said the ban was for safety reasons.

The governor, who also launched LAGFERRY operations mobile app, said: “Let me tell you about the ban which we just enforced. We will sustain the ban on Okada and tricycles, mainly because of security and safety reasons. The security and safety of citizens are paramount to any government. As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow any security breach in the state.

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“We will continue to ensure the safety of our people on all fronts. There have been reports of serious security breaches and safety concerns in areas where these operators ply. We had to respond to these concerns because of life and safety matters to this government.”

He added also that: “The narrative of transportation in Lagos is about to change for good, as we are set to take advantage of the water bodies to decongest our roads and substantially reduce travel time for commuters.”