The proposal for the ban of commercial motorcycles popularly called ''Okada'' nationwide may soon be enforced. This proposal which is one of the measures proposed by the National Council on Transportation after its annual conference held in Enugu; is to ensure adequate provision of safety and secured transportation in Nigeria.
The council also called on state governments to discourage the use of motorcycles as commercial means of transportation. “All states and the Federal Capital Territory have therefore been advised to establish a public transport system that ensure strict regulation of the operation of public passenger transportation system through a well-articulated management system for enhanced safety, security, effective and efficient service delivery,”
It added, “The states are to also develop master plans for the development of intelligent transport system to facilitate the development and management of their transport operations in line with emerging trends and global best practices.”
The statement noted that the council also agreed that all commercial vehicles should be properly registered in each state while their enumeration should be carried out periodically to enhance safety and security.
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