Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the operators of commercial motorcycles/tricycles popularly known as ‘Okada’ in the state to enrol with the State Residents’ Registration Scheme before Dec. 31.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Makinde gave the order shortly after the state’s security council meeting on Wednesday at Ibadan, the state capital.
He said this was part of the state government’s plans to regulate commercial motorcycle/tricycle operations across the state.
“No unregistered motorcycle or tricycle operator will be allowed to operate in the state from Jan. 1.
“This order is to help us curb the menace associated with commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations.
“So, all commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders must ensure that they are captured under the state’s registration scheme,” the governor said.
Makinde made it clear that all the operators’ biometrics, including their names, motorcycle registration numbers, details of next-of-kin and other critical information, must be captured in the scheme.
The Governor also noted that all operators would have reflective jackets, which they must wear at all times, warning that the state government would be strict with the enforcement of the directive.
NAN reported that the Oyo State Residents’ Registration Scheme began during Makinde’s first tenure.
The commercial transport segment was already ongoing across some motor parks in the state
