Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded arrangement to inaugurate Anti-Okada Squad for enforcement as his ban on commercial motorchyclists a.k.a. Okada riders in six local government areas of the state takes effect Wednesday June 1, 2022.
The DEFENDER recalls that Governor Sanwo-Olu earlier announced the planned ban on activities of Okada two weeks ago and had insisted on enforcement on the set date following plea from leadership of the Okada union, who demanded for extension for the commencement of enforcement.
Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Fredrick Oladeinde, on Tuesday, said the aim for the setting up of the squad is to ensure effective enforcement of the order on the ban.
According to Oladeinde, “In line with the commencement of the ban of motorcycle operations within (6) LGs and the respective LCDAs under them, the Ministry of Transportation is Inaugurating an Anti-Okada Squad.
“The event is taking place by 2.00pm at Adeyemi Bero Hall, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.”
