The Lagos State Government Tuesday evening said there is not basis for any tension over the ban on Okada which takes effect from Wednesday June 1.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had on May 18 announced ban on commercial motorcycles operators in five local government areas of the state.
He had slated June 1 for enforcement.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Tuesday said law enforcement officers had gone round the affected areas to ascertain and assure residents of their safety.
Dismissing the anxiety of residents over the take off date, Government said it has “noted the anxiety that has followed the planned enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles in six local government areas as from June 1” which are: Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Apapa, Eti-Osa and Ikeja.
It said “The law enforcement agencies went on a road show today to assure the public that the ban, which was announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 18, after a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, will be enforced without any compromise.
“There is no need for any anxiety over the enforcement of the ban, which has been hailed by the majority of Lagosians as a reinforcement of the Lagos Traffic Law 2012 (amended in 2018).
“The Government wishes to advise all law-abiding citizens to go about their businesses without any fear whatsoever as measures have been put in place to forestall any disturbance. Lagosians and visitors are urged to co-operate with the law enforcement agencies in our collective interest.”