The use of motorcycles as
commercial means of transport in Nigeria, popularly known as 'Okada' or
'Achaba' may soon be banned throughout the country.
The proposal for the ban was made
by the National Council on Transport after its annual conference in Enugu State
and endorsed by the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar.
It said the recommendation was
contained in a statement of the weeklong meeting which had in attendance all
the state commissioners of transport, permanent secretaries, directors and
officials in the federal and state ministries of transport across the country.
The council advised all states in
the federation to henceforth discourage the use of commercial motorcycles as a
means of public 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,' the statement
said.
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 said that the council
equally directed that all commercial vehicles should be properly registered in
each state while their enumeration should be carried out periodically to
enhance safety and security.
Source: The Nigerian Voice
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