Dizzyrascal:
when people speak from the comfort of their situations I just laugh....

There was a time the only thing my father used to raise money for the family was by riding Okada. He was not 'an unknown' as you so generously put it. He was and still is a Master degree holder. The Nigerian narrative makes even the most obvious situation redundant....

Today when Trump speaks about his accomplishments he talks about how many jobs he has been able to create for Americans. How low the rate the rate of unemployment is....I ask you again, what business does a Master degree holder have with riding Okada?...do you know how many kids went to bed hungry because of the ban on Okada?....it is only when you have this experience that you'll be in a better position to understand.....stop looking at things from a selfish perspective....try to be considerate.

Sparkle777:
As much as I feel bad for those whose source of incomes and livelihood were abruptly stopped. Let safety be our watchword, a clear number of them are not even Nigerians. These ppl are dangerous, some are even boko haram spies sent to monitor and learn the city. If u ever applauded Amotekun,then this should be supported. It's such a horrible thing that the Fed Govt ignores massive pleas about our lack of safety. My only prayers is for a better alternative to come fast and soon.

voltron14:


If Hanoi is your vision of Lagos, that's fine but it isn't the vision of most Lagosians.

I as well have been to many other countries with nary an Okada in sight.

Governance isn't the problem of Nigeria but the primitive natue of Nigerians including those in power.

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island? Who even brought this useless contraption to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos!

cc

voltron14:


Lagos roads have not become worse.

In fact, lagos roads are under tremendous pressure from people trooping in perhaps after having seen what Lagos was and continues to be.

How many Lagos born citizens have you met riding Okada for a living?

They are mostly outsiders who jump on the " I must make it in Lagos" bandwagon.

EgunMogaji2:


The scary ones for me are the Mack trucks going one way or crossing culverts on that road.

EgunMogaji2:


He’s entitled to his opinion.

There’s nothing good about okada/keke in the Lagos situation and the ban is astute.

Lagos is not the first state to do this and I pray that others follow suit.

TheMan3:
the citizens of Nigeria are the victims of poor governace. You dont blame the victim.

Well what's my own self. I ha left the country I only come and visit now. You guys enjoy what so ever you get

nanauju:
They should bring back Okada and men's in surulere /yaba axis o. It wasn't a funny experience this weekend at all
I wonder how the week when everyone is back to work will be

I'm telling you my sister, most folks will get to work late tomorrow.

Imagine the number of folks that stood at bus-stops yesterday on a weekend.

Never thought I would say this, but we need those bikes/keke, at least until they're willing to improve on transport infrastructure and facilities; one of such is the railway.

Kinematics:


Guess you skipped this from that comment or are south westerners not Nigerians as well?


"Obiano the drunkard banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?"

"What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore."

samtol4:
do you alternative jobs for the okada drivers ? Pray idle minds don't engage in crime for survival

Dizzyrascal:
understand me, I am not talking about the ban, it is long overdue. I am only talking about the alternatives. That is where we always get it wrong...if you say a man should not feed his family this way, what then does he do? That is my point....

What of the Lagosians that use their services what are the alternatives for them too...or dont they deserve consideration? This is the part of policy formulation that we always get wrong

TheMan3:
you guys make a mistake of putting beauty of environment as priority as against humanity. What happens to the families of the millions that has just been rendered jobless by this small move? Do you know how many children that will drop out of school because of this?

Let's have love of humanity in our hearts first before anything. Nobody will love to do okada or Keke work everyday if they have jobs.

If we are to compare Lagos with Tokyo and newyork, does Lagos have well organised subway system? Are there functional high speed trains? What about monorails and trams? Are there jobs? What about social security, access to credit and business support system?

Bottom line, before the government brings a policy that will in one swoop render over a million people jobless, they should ensure the society is working.

These people are trying against all odds to put food of their table, and the same government that destroyed the society is still the same one opposing them. This Is sad.

Dont put beauty of the state before humanity.

omonla10:
nice move by d Lagos government. but they should have waited till they finish some road rehabilitations.. I work at tincan and can tell u its impossible to get to tincan without bikes.. don't think the ban can be effective between mile2 and apapa

samtol4:
do you alternative jobs for the okada drivers ? Pray idle minds don't engage in crime for survival

Raalsalghul:


I'm telling you my sister, most folks will get to work late tomorrow.

Imagine the number of folks that stood at bus-stops yesterday on a weekend.

Never thought I would say this, but we need those bikes/keke, at least until they're willing to improve on transport infrastructure and facilities; one of such is the railway.

membranus:


Let them engage in crime, who begs them not to? Our overcrowded prisons await them.

Let them just their take nuisance out Yoruba cities and go back to where they came from.

TONYE001:


The question is, did government create alternative jobs for the multitudes that are now jobless?

sisisioge:


Oga, the guy you're quoting leaves abroad...he barely feels what we feel. Indeed where is the alternative? These people applauding up and don leave in countries where the public transportation systems work on the same radar with banks...they also have their private cars...the also have good weather for free will trekking...they also have clean roads for those that choose to trek...they also have good security systems...they have no business talking intelligently on the impact of the okada/keke ban on Lagosians!

membranus:


We don't need them. That's the effect of any sudden change. People will adjust in time.

We don't want Northern terrorists in our cities.

Do you reside in Lagos?

Raalsalghul:


The fact that Apapa L.G.A was included in the ban goes to show how unintelligent and out of touch with reality our leaders can be.

They just come up with laws from the comfort of their offices.

sisisioge:


Hmmm...one Yoruba agbero once stabbed a girl to death at a busstop around 8pm because she struggled with him while trying to snatch her phone. May you, your sisters and everyone you know be protected from the hands of the wicked. Needless to say that the guy eventually ran away...on to the next victim.

My point, be guided in your thought... When the poo hits the fan tinz.

Raalsalghul:

Do you reside in Lagos?

AngryIgboMan:
These keke people were a total and complete Nuisance. They constituted a whole lot of mess in Lagos.

Does Okada ride in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin or New York?

Even, is Okada in Onitsha? Why would Okada be allowed in Ikeja the seat of government?

For those saying crime rate will increase, thats unless Lagos state government is clueless and stuppid. Sanwo Olu is smart though as far as I know and a very hardworking governor. You can deny this if you want... But the heavy volume of work going on Lagos roads speaks for itself.

Obiano the drunkard banned Okada in Anambra. Did heavens fall? Rochas even went to the extent of banning keke in the entire state. Did crime rate increase? Was okada not banned in Nnewi even with the rate of billionaire Okada importers from that axis? Did anybody die?

What most of you don't know is that Nigeriens, Chadians, Sudanese, Malians and Somalians took over South West without anybody knowing! It was gradual, crude and definite.... But they were almost succeeding before I believe Sanwo Olu stepped in. At a time, I was asking myself if there is no regulatory body managing these people in Lagos anymore.

They virtually took over Lagos with there stuppid, crazy and mannerless style of driving. They felt like Lords of the city and if you try to caution them, they will bow there heads in foolishness to thank you. But in there hearts, they were calling you Mumu after scratching your car.

What is Keke doing in Victoria Island? Who even brought this useless contraption to Nigeria? India that manufactures these nonsense made moves to regulate them.

Google Indian roads and see how organized keke driving is. But in Lagos, its madness! They will keep on creating multiple lanes that cause traffic, scratching peoples car with no mercy, hitting pedestrians with reckless abandon while using there Okada and useless keke to rob at night!

I ask again, is Lagos no longer a city? Why is there no Okada in Tokyo, Japan, Beijing, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dubai, Osaka, Chicago or New York?

Sanwo Olu if you are reading this, its not much about making these laws. Its about enacting and enforcing these laws! Enforce the ban and see sanity return to Lagos!

cc

Raalsalghul:


[]Spot on!

Placing a ban on Okada in lagos where transport demand is higher than supply is just undiluted stupidity.[/i]

sisisioge:


Why are you sounding so soft in the head this morning? Anyways, may where you are continue to favour you...may you not feel half of the stress a regular lagosian goes through to put food on the table.

Now before you advise the ones finding it difficult to live in lagos to leave, know that we would be happy to at the closest opportunity given. Same way you cannot go back to your village is how my village too is a nono. We all need libration, we all seek a better life...in fact, we kept investing on ourselves to enable that...if only the govt, as well as their out of states supporters like you, are sensitive enough to understand the plight of others! Try communiting to work trekking for two hours everyday in the hot naija sun plus dust street for a starters! Lagos road has indeed not become worst...continue to rely on pictures seen on IG!