The Lagos State Government has initiated a campaign targeting motorcycles (okada) operating on restricted routes within the state, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and alleviate traffic congestion. 

Speaking from his Alausa office on Monday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that “the campaign aims to unequivocally halt motorcycle operations in specified restricted zones, ensuring public safety and optimising the city’s transportation network.”

The transport commissioner urged residents and commuters to refrain from using motorcycles on restricted routes, reiterating the penalties for violation which include, “three years in prison for both riders and passengers with their motorcycles impounded and publicly crushed in accordance with Section 46, sub-section 1, 2 & 3 of the Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.”

Osiyemi urged residents and commuters to comply voluntarily with the restrictions, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with government policies for the safety and well-being of the public.