The restriction of motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) on major highways and bridges by the Lagos state government has led to outrage from Lagosians.
As enforcement of ban began on February 1, Lagosians have been expressing their displeasure against the ban through a micro-blogging social platform, Twitter.
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See reactions below:
With the Lagos #OkadaBan, we appear, as usual, to have gone for the option that involved the least thought & planning from a public policy perspective. If you are introducing 65 buses & 14 new ferries from tomorrow, introduce them first and watch it work before announcing a ban.
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) February 3, 2020
I thought I was late to work till I saw my boss in the crowd!!! I took this picture for my answer to query #otrek #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/zUpP5WTgbP
— ghost 👻 (@__papilo_) February 3, 2020
Sanwo Eko Wants all of us to be fit… A governor I double Stan 💯💯💯 #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/V5ssqSrrgR
— Oluwaseyifunmi Uzamat (@uzamatt) February 3, 2020
The main cause of traffic in Lagos is Danfo but your government thinks banning Okada and Napep that is saving lives is the solution. Someone who wakes up by 5am to beat traffic will have to start waking up by 3. Your government lacks human emotional intelligence #OkadaBan #Otrek
— Dr PamPam | Omo Iya Ologi (@UnclePamilerin) February 3, 2020
This morning, after trekking from Iyana Ipaja to Ikeja Along #KekeBan #OkadaBan
— DTemitorpe (@DTemmytorpe) February 3, 2020
Me to Nigerian Government: pic.twitter.com/j89pv0UCJh
Some People Said The Keke & #OkadaBan Will Reduce Traffic In Lagos.
— Waziri BlackBoy (@Tmaiwaz) February 3, 2020
Dear Lagosians
Abeg What Is This I Am Seeing On Third Mainland Bridge?
Go Slow? pic.twitter.com/55WiOhoaCS
How Lagosians look when they leave home this morning vs when they arrive at work #OkadaBan : pic.twitter.com/yMBjZ7URHz
— Ediye (@iamOkon) February 3, 2020
Dear lagosians, cry no more. I have this tested and trusted leggediz Benz & Horse for easy and safe movement for an affordable price. #OkadaBan will not stop our hustle. pic.twitter.com/dH81tw3588
— D’ ACCOUNTANT (@OG_umaru) February 3, 2020
This is the crowd waiting for obalende/tbs bus. #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/8mS5inTmKQ
— Adaeze_love (@LoveRaphael4) February 3, 2020
Dear Lagosians,
— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) February 3, 2020
O’Horse unveiled.
Download the app on your app store.
#OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/9lhOxqhw5N
Dear Lagosians how far have you trekked so far?
— SAMSON ⚪ (@minesam_) February 3, 2020
My Dear Lagosians, The positive aspect is that “You will never walk alone” #otrek
My Dear Lagosians God bless your hustle.#OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/CLj87szQFL
Since dispatch riders aren’t affected by #OkadaBan This is what I will do.
— Cre8or (@TheDiekolola) February 2, 2020
I’ll request for a delivery from ikorodu to Tom Jones Lagos island.
Dispatch rider: I’m here to pick up a package from mr Diekolola.
Me: okay here is the package
Rider: where?
Me: I am the package 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/fdFpLNVAZf
Lagosians I present to you our new starter pack starting from Monday don’t be caught off-guard don’t forget carrying water and a well arranged playlist and you will be good till a solution is found. #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/D76zdiPTc4
— sunny🖤 (@c_ewenike) February 2, 2020
Dear Lagosians, kindly set your alarms for 3am. Za trekking
— FashionSocket(DressesShoesBagsandSneakers) (@jlckaima) February 2, 2020
will be more like when Israelites left Egypt😀
Items needed for the trip:
1. Flat slippers so your shoe no go chop ( i dey sell ✌️😀)
2. carry water bottle
3. Handkerchief
4. Bodyspray n deodorant
5. Healthy snacks pic.twitter.com/6Bpd98GvWX
Dear Lagosians I can borrow you my sandals for the trek tomorrow as we are about to become Israelites once again because o ma bad gan 😂😂😂. pic.twitter.com/TtPoPVzw4g
— BOLAJI BILLIONS (@Pinkbee_) February 2, 2020
Dear Lagosians, to avoid running late for work, since there’s no Keke or bike.
— MadeInLagosAlbum (@Viktoh_TM) February 2, 2020
I have this solution for you, available in all sizes.
Kindly RT, my customer is on your TL. pic.twitter.com/rsZhE1UNvP
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has stated that its ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles has been widely accepted by Lagosians due to their compliance.
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It also said 14 ferries will be commissioned on Tuesday and no lesser than 550 more buses are expected in Lagos.
According to the Lagos government, this will further open up the waterways, reduce travel time on various routes and provide safe, dependable and comfortable alternatives for commuters.
