Abia State government on Sunday announced a ban on operation of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada in Aba and Umuahia metropolis.
The press secretary to the governor, Kazie Uko made the disclosure in press statement made available to reporters on Sunday afternoon.
The full text of the statement is published below…
August 13, 2023
Public Notice:
GOVERNMENT OF ABIA STATE
BAN ON THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLISTS, OKADA
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the immediate ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba Metropolis.
Effective Monday, August 14, 2023, any motorcycle seen on the streets of Umuahia and Aba townships being used for such purpose will be impounded by the security agencies.
Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.
This directive takes immediate effect.
SIGNED
Kazie Uko
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Abia State
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