Lagos extends Okada ban to four more LGAs

The Lagos State Government has extended the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, to four more local government areas and five local council development authorities.

The Commissioner for Transport, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, confirmed this to the media on Thursday.

According to Oladeinde, the decision was taken after a review of the earlier ban in six local government areas.

READ: Sanwo-Olu announces total ban on Okada in six Lagos LGAs

The additional councils where the total Okada ban has been extended to are: Kosofe Local Government, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Shomolu Local Government and Mushin Local Government.

The LCDAs are Ikosi-Isherri LCDA, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Isolo LCDA, Bariga LCDA, and Odi-Olowo. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered full enforcement from September 1, 2022, according to the commissioner.