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LAGOS — Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, urged residents of the state to endure whatever inconveniences the restriction of commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders from the state metropolis might have caused them.

Fashola who made the appeal at the 2012 edition of the Lagos State Community Day Celebration, held at the Police College, Ikeja, theme: ‘The Role of Community Development in Tackling Security Challenges in Nigeria,’ said that the problems were characteristic of the introduction stage of every life -changing law and policies of the government.

He, however, assured the residents that the legislation would be of great benefit to Lagosians in the long-run.“There will be no gain without some pain attached to it. And every resident of Lagos should be ready to sacrifice for the reward that would come in a short time.”

Okada Riders…

“Every time we inconvenience you because we are constructing a road, or building drainages, within a short time you begin to drive on the road and see your environment flood free by the next rainfall.”

According to him, “Okada will not be our transportation model in this state. Other states have banned it and heaven did not fall in those states. Our state will not be a dumping ground for motorcycles. But instead of banning it in Lagos, what the government has done was to restrict their operations on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads.”

He emphasised:“I think we have been extremely generous with the new road traffic law. What we want from residents is some sacrifice.”

www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/okada-restriction-fashola-says-no-gain-without-pain/

Why does the government always use that word "Endurance". Why didn't they find an alternative before banning okadas. It's always the masses that have to endure but the government never endures for even a single day.

Mr Governor,your policies are anti-poor,it's not as easy as you think for the poor masses

easy for you to talk in the comfort of state road. Tell that to the worker who spent six hours in the hold up After closing.

LAGOS — Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, urged residents of the state to endure whatever inconveniences the restriction of commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders from the state metropolis might have caused them.

He shouldn't urge them to endure...rather he should come with a means by which Lagosians can enjoy a fast, affordable and a much safer means of transportation.

You can't block man's source of income and ask him to endure...endure on what...

Fashola who made the appeal at the 2012 edition of the Lagos State Community Day Celebration, held at the Police College, Ikeja, theme: ‘The Role of Community Development in Tackling Security Challenges in Nigeria,’ said that the problems were characteristic of the introduction stage of every life -changing law and policies of the government.

Fashola should concentrate more on tackling crime in the state, rather than banning okada men...if at all he should ban them, then giving time restrictions by which they should operate (eg. 7am-8pm) would be a fair judgment...

Lagos is being hunted by petty thieves and dare devil robbers.

If banning okada is the best approach he can come up with to curb this menace, then Lagos is doomed.

He, however, assured the residents that the legislation would be of great benefit to Lagosians in the long-run.“There will be no gain without some pain attached to it. And every resident of Lagos should be ready to sacrifice for the reward that would come in a short time.”

Which residents are you referring to oga Fashola...is it the ones your istration dumped at upeweka, or the ones you told to go back to their villages as a result of the hardship your istration has put them through.

Be specific sir...

Okada Riders…

“Every time we inconvenience you because we are constructing a road, or building drainages, within a short time you begin to drive on the road and see your environment flood free by the next rainfall.”

So is Fashola promising that the ban would be lifted up once he's done with the construction of roads in Lagos?

According to him, “Okada will not be our transportation model in this state. Other states have banned it and heaven did not fall in those states. Our state will not be a dumping ground for motorcycles. But instead of banning it in Lagos, what the government has done was to restrict their operations on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads.”

He (Fashola) cannot compare the population of other states to that of Lagos....Lagos is a mega city filled with millions of people...so every means of transportation that would ensure that residents gets easy access within the state should be welcomed.

He emphasised:“I think we have been extremely generous with the new road traffic law. What we want from residents is some sacrifice.”

I think you're harsh and care very little about the plight of those you govern.

I don't realy blame you because you
don't know what it takes to be
jobless; hence what now happen to
those jobless and tax payer families
that your government as render
hopeless.The electorate are prepared for you and your
government in the next election.

I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Well, i bliv he's got reasons sha, let's jst endure, let's watch him nd  if gud comes out of it.

smmmmm

life has not been easy after d banning.pple now trek long distances on foot.

Lagosians need the exercise sha. They are getting too lazy these days

Lagosians need the exercise sha. They are getting too lazy these days.
That was supposed to be sarcasm

Okada ban=more cars on the roads=more traffic
EKO ONI BAJE OH

Okada was completely banned my state ie Delta State (in Warri & Asaba) since 1st Nov., people are already getting used to the new arrangement.

Heaven will not fall!!!

Developing a city comes with some sacrifices and all must be willing to sacrifice for the future of our beloved cities....

2015 is around the corner

what is d gain?can he just explain,what re d provisions made b4 d ban,what effect does it has on d riders who depend on it 4 daily survival nd d society at large?will d ban aid improvement in transport,will it ease traffic?will it provide food nd security?4 GOD sake,''cutting of d head isn't d remedy 2 headache''.I think dis law shld b reviewed cos d aftermath dere afta will b more disastrous.....d death toll recorded in d past wk is jst a tip of d iceberg,pple re angry 4 survival.

Fatdon: I don't realy blame you because you
don't know what it takes to be
jobless; hence what now happen to
those jobless and tax payer families
that your government as render
hopeless.The electorate are prepared for you and your
government in the next election.

Maybe u av forgotten he's serving d second term.

stop compare delta state with Lagos.
What is the population of Delta state.

GARRI (x7):
Okada was completely banned my state ie Delta State (in Warri & Asaba) since 1st Nov., people are already getting used to the new arrangement.

Heaven will not fall!!!

Developing a city comes with some sacrifices and all must be willing to sacrifice for the future of our beloved cities....

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Must you always blame a tribe or accuse a tribe for something...Everybody is feeling the effect of the okada ban.....Mind you, u are not better than the igbo, hausa, yoruba or Niger delta man....Please we are all one.....Note, i am not igbo but i accept the fact that i am a Nigerian(yoruba,NigerDelta, Hausa or Igbo inclusive) Love your brothers and remove the log of wood from your own eye before you remove the speck of dust from your brothers eyes.......

Sometimes I do imagine hw people would cope in lasgidi without okada, considering the traffics

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

i dont understand this crap you wrote,not one bit,so Yorubas are not complaining?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

That is a lie

2015 will tell

nxt barr election,ACN may lose-out virtually all states big tym 4 dis current prob. I trust Nigerians(Lagosians especially),they hate being subjected 2 frustration

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

YOÙ JST DISPLAYED THE RATE OF YOUR STUPIDIT.Y.. SMH 4 YOU

Those Okada's are complete nuisance to other road s esp the aboki's who have taken over the 'profession'. A partial ban that takes them away from the major highaways seems okay. However, govt MUST make effort to employ them otherwise crime will be on the increase just like we are seeing too many cars on the road now

greall1: stop compare delta state with Lagos.
What is the population of Delta state.

The ban in Delta State was Complete (in Warri and Asaba) while in Lagos, it is on "on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads". Hope you see the difference in approach.

Okada is a menace that should be gotten rid off in all major cities..

Born 2be Rich:

Must you always blame a tribe or accuse a tribe for something...Everybody is feeling the effect of the okada ban.....Mind you, u are not better than the igbo, hausa, yoruba or Niger delta man....Please we are all one.....Note, i am not igbo but i accept the fact that i am a Nigerian(yoruba,NigerDelta, Hausa or Igbo inclusive) Love your brothers and remove the log of wood from your own eye before you remove the speck of dust from your brothers eyes.......

I just commented on my observation. no hard feelings

Well said BRF

We need to build a city with fast moving trains and buses.

I know Nigerians that walk several miles in New York and London with shopping bags in their hands.

The risk is enormous and they are increasingly getting lawless and come to think of it, over 90% of crimes are perpetrated using bikes and they constitute more than 70% of victims of road accidents.

I also don't think everyone should drive to work everyday. That's what buses are there for. Call them BRT or danfo

kcsider: Those Okada's are complete nuisance to other road s esp the aboki's who have taken over the 'profession'. A partial ban that takes them away from the major highaways seems okay. However, govt MUST make effort to employ them otherwise crime will be on the increase just like we are seeing too many cars on the road now

na Lagos state born them?

Its for the good of all Lagosians

Endure Please

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

Gorrbachev: I've noticed that ibos are the ones complaining bitterly about the okada ban in Lagos. are these okada riders the ibo middle class that control 90% of Lagos?

reason why nigeria cannot progress... TRIBALISM in every aspect of our life.