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Ban: Lagos plans renew clampdown on Okada, illegal abbatoirs
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to renew enforcement on the ban of commercial motorcycles, popularly, called “Okada” riders following flagrant disregard to the provisions of the 2018 Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, restricting their operations in certain areas of the state.
In a similar situation, it has resumed dislodgement of illegal abattoirs, slaughterhouses, animal markets and other veterinary premises.
On the Okada clampdown, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the Year 2021 Lagos Traffic Radio General Staff Retreat themed: “Rekindling the Workforce for Effective Performance in the New Normal”, declared that the state Transportation Sector is set to experience a festival of projects, which the Station should give wide coverage to enlighten and educate Lagos residents.
Ban: Lagos plans renewed clampdown on Okada, illegal abattoirs
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to renew enforcement on the ban of commercial motorcycles, popularly, called “Okada” riders following flagrant disregard to the provisions of the 2018 Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, restricting their operations in certain areas of the state.
In a similar situation, it has resumed dislodgement of illegal abattoirs, slaughterhouses, animal markets and other veterinary premises.
On the Okada clampdown, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the Year 2021 Lagos Traffic Radio General Staff Retreat themed: “Rekindling the Workforce for Effective Performance in the New Normal”, declared that the state Transportation Sector is set to experience a festival of projects, which the Station should give wide coverage to enlighten and educate Lagos residents.
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The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Olajide Oduyoye, has blamed Lagos residents for encouraging the activities of Keke and Okada in the state by patronising them despite the ban of the two and three-wheeler vehicles from the majority of the state’s roads.
Oduyoye who was guest to Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1FM on Tuesday said the activities of the motorcycles and tricycles on Lagos road were a big challenge LASTMA.
He said, “Regarding the rise in Keke Marwa and Okada usage, even though they are banned on certain roads, the argument that I can make is that the Okada and Keke Marwa cannot force anyone into their vehicles.
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Gridlock: Lagos to install over 2,000 CCTV cameras to boost traffic mgt in 2021
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Lagos State Government has announced plans to install over 2,000 Close Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras across the state next year to monitor traffic congestion as well as complement efforts of traffic managers in combating the menace of traffic offenders on the road.
This came as the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, commended the management and staff of Lagos Traffic Radio, LTR, for their relentless effort in providing traffic information and also efforts in reducing gridlock through live reports, which enables residents to navigate smoothly across the metropolis on a daily basis.