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Lagos without Okada...
It is no loner news that the Lagos State Government have banned the operators of commercial motorcyclist commonly called Okada from Major Highways in the State.I need no introduction or explanation to what an Okada is..anyway,for our folks in the diaspora Okada is Motorcycle in our local-naija palance.. It is the quickest means of road transportation around Lagos judging by its easy access to destinations irrespective of the traffic jam that adorn our roads on a daily basis. I board Okada on a daily basis (though for short distances) Even at that, i have had cause to quarrel with the riders most times for their reckless speeding. The other day,one rider bashed my left leg on the bumper of a vehicle apparently trying to manoeuver his way through the traffic. These are some of the ugly sides commuters who go on commercial bikes face daily. But apart from the bad sides,there are some benefits which i(others too) derive from riding on Okada. These include getting to my destination on time,beating the regular Lagos traffic,thereby saving precious time.
Any which way you look at it,Okada is useful to us all in one way or the other,also they have caused us pains or even serious bodily harm to our loved ones,friends,neigbors or colleauges.. Last week,i witnessed a horrible accident involving a trailer carrying container and Okada around Liverpool bridge (Apapa)..the rider died instantly..thank God he had no passenger on board..What a terrible death!
Did i hear you say Okada is a neccessary Evil? So what is your take on this? Can Lagos ever be the same with the Government Ban of Okada from the highways? Some States in Nigeria have already Outlawed Commercial Motorcycles..These States include( Imo,Rivers,Anambra,Enugu,etc)Others are gearing up to face out Okada once and for all..Can Lagosians judging by their ever busy nature do without Okada?Only time will tell.
EKO O NI BAJE OOO!
Any which way you look at it,Okada is useful to us all in one way or the other,also they have caused us pains or even serious bodily harm to our loved ones,friends,neigbors or colleauges.. Last week,i witnessed a horrible accident involving a trailer carrying container and Okada around Liverpool bridge (Apapa)..the rider died instantly..thank God he had no passenger on board..What a terrible death!
Did i hear you say Okada is a neccessary Evil? So what is your take on this? Can Lagos ever be the same with the Government Ban of Okada from the highways? Some States in Nigeria have already Outlawed Commercial Motorcycles..These States include( Imo,Rivers,Anambra,Enugu,etc)Others are gearing up to face out Okada once and for all..Can Lagosians judging by their ever busy nature do without Okada?Only time will tell.
EKO O NI BAJE OOO!
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Comment by OLUWOLE SUNDAY on June 24, 2010 at 17:33 -
BUT WE COMPLAIN ABOUT POLICE THESE MILITARY BOYS ARE WORST THE TWO TERRIBLE BOYS HAD SMALL STATURE NEXT TIME I WILL GIVE YOU THER NAME BUT GO AND CROSSCHECK FIRST
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Comment by OLUWOLE SUNDAY on June 24, 2010 at 17:30
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ESPECAILLY TWO YOUNG OFFICER THEY COLLECT N200 FROM EVERY YELLOW BUS PLS DONT BELIEVE JUST GO THERE BETWEEN 7-9 AM EVERYDAY ITS NOT FUNNY
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Comment by OLUWOLE SUNDAY on June 24, 2010 at 17:28
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PLS LET CONCERN LAGOSIAN GO TO OSHODI OKE OPPOSITE UBA BANK (ACROSS) IN FRONT OF BOS GAS YOU WILL SEE HOW MUCH THE MILITARY GUYS ARE MAKING DAILY
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Comment by Ayoola on May 28, 2009 at 1:35
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Yes Lagos can do without Okada ,because, there are lots of hold up on the road, and for some expecially students like me, to get to my lecture room fast, since am not living in the school so i will not be able to afford to stay in the 2-3 hours hold up. i think with this little opinion of mine lots that believe or wants Okada to be stopped will know now that WE 'LAGOSIANS' cannot do without' OKADA'.Thanks
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Comment by akpoge francis o on May 27, 2009 at 8:15 -
I do't think.
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Comment by famuko funmilayo aina on May 26, 2009 at 13:07
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lagos can not do with out okada and at the same time they can do without it,it all depend on d government .
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Comment by famuko funmilayo aina on May 26, 2009 at 13:07
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lagos can not do with out okada and at the same time they can do without it,it all depend on d government .
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Comment by Mutaz Juwon on May 25, 2009 at 19:04 -
Its educating...I adore u. Keep it up
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Comment by ibrahim on May 25, 2009 at 17:27
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lagosian can't stay without okada becos of many reasons,\
one is a small scale b
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Comment by Edafe Godspower Esenobruwe on May 25, 2009 at 15:47 -
I'm in support that Nigeria not just Lagos, can do without Okada. Just like my fellow brother
Patrick Omorodion rightly said, if the Citizens of Nigeria can honestly pay their taxes, then the Government will be able to fix and upgrade our roads, and possible add more routes. Okada or motor bike as it is widely known, should be for personal use and not for commercial purposes.
Here in the United States of America, Nigeria is regarded as one of the richest Country in the world, and yet we're still living in the dark age. I also strongly suggest that the government should device a means to take taxes from workers wages before it is given to them. And further more, lets pray for a refprmed and honest governmnet. Thanks.
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