Cross River Government Implements Ban on Okada Usage in Calabar
Cross River State Government Enforces Prohibition of Okada Operations in Calabar
The Chief Press Secretary of the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche, released a statement on Wednesday announcing the implementation of a ban on commercial motorcyclists, commonly referred to as okada, in the Calabar metropolis. The decision aims to foster a safe and secure environment in Cross River State.
Ogbeche emphasized that individuals found in violation of this directive will face legal consequences. The statement conveyed the following message: "His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu, following extensive consultations with key security officials in the state, has issued the following directive: a complete prohibition on the activities of all commercial motorcyclists within the Calabar metropolis."
Individuals seeking to utilize their motorcycles for livelihood purposes are limited to operating exclusively in remote areas located outside the city center, where access is restricted.
Any individual found in violation of this directive will have their motorcycle confiscated, and the offender will be subject to prosecution as per the state government's regulations.
Furthermore, the government of the state strongly cautioned individuals against engaging in acts of vandalism targeting public infrastructure, including street lights, lamp posts, and traffic lights. Immediate cessation of such activities was demanded, with the warning that those who disregard this regulation will face appropriate consequences.
Similar measures have been taken by several other state governments, limiting the activities of commercial motorcyclists to the outskirts of their respective capital cities.
In May 2022, the government of Lagos State declared a comprehensive prohibition on commercial motorcyclists within six local government areas, namely Ikeja, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa.
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