'This is not the Lagos we envisage' -Reactions trail Okada and Keke Napep ban

Pulse nigeria 12:13 - 03 February 2020

Okada ban

Nigerians react to Lagos government ban on Okada and Keke Napeps.

Many residents of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, have taken to social media platform Twitter, to express their opinions since the state government effected a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles.

On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Lagos government announced a ban on the activities of Okada and Keke Napeps in some Local Government Areas like Apapa, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikeja effective from February 1, 2020.

Following the ban, Pulse gathered that while some residents were stranded at bus-stops on Monday, February 3, 2020, others resorted to trekking several kilometers to their destinations.

The reactions

The main cause of traffic in Lagos is Danfo but your government thinks banning Okada and Napep that is saving lives is the solution. Someone who wakes up by 5am to beat traffic will have to start waking up by 3. Your government lacks human emotional intelligence #OkadaBan #Otrek
— Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) February 3, 2020

With the Lagos #OkadaBan, we appear, as usual, to have gone for the option that involved the least thought & planning from a public policy perspective. If you are introducing 65 buses & 14 new ferries from tomorrow, introduce them first and watch it work before announcing a ban.
— Dr Joe Abah, OON (@DrJoeAbah) February 3, 2020

I thought I was late to work till I saw my boss in the crowd!!! I took this picture for my answer to query #otrek #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/zUpP5WTgbP
— Paulo (@gho__sted) February 3, 2020

Dear Legosians

When Ambode warned you guyz that man was a patient at Yaba left una no believe ... una believe now ? #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/x0orScsBlr
— Sheikh Fọlárìn (@R_T_Ayo) February 3, 2020

Dear Lagosians, Don't be weary or troubled when you're trekking down to work, just remember that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a steps. Trouble last only for a night. Be strong. #OkadaBan
— Youngichu™❁ (@youngichu) February 3, 2020

Dear Lagosians,

As you go out today, be careful of free lifts due to the #OkadaBan The temptation will be high but remember your future will be bright.

Stay safe.
— Zam (@zamobed) February 3, 2020

This is what i saw around Egbeda today. O’Horse. The guys said 3200 to Ikeja. 2 passengers only #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/XQowVTFIqV
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) February 2, 2020

14 ferries and 65 buses for a population of 18 million? #okadaban
Let me just be quiet.

In London alone there are 8,600 buses in the bus fleet, operating on 700 routes, serving 19,000 bus stops serving a population. Of 8.7 million.

Eat that!
— OBOGlobal (@OBOGlobal) February 2, 2020

Is @jidesanwoolu aware of the fact that #OkadaBan in Lagos is probably gon increase criminal activities?
Cos I really dnt understand how he expect hundreds of men (mostly uneducated) to survive on the street of Lagos without any source of income.
— Baby Girl 🥰🥰 (@Ozikroh) February 2, 2020

Next week we ban Planes too cos they fall from the sky.
We ban Tankers and heavy long trucks because their brakes do fail.
We ban trains as they do go off rail,
We ban cars because anything can happen with them.. Let's have complete sense😩😩 #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/ItU7Squc86
— Jeri Myer (@jeri_myer) February 2, 2020

It’s on Monday Lagosians would feel this #OkadaBan well..
Na that time the Israelite journey go start for many people. 🤦🏽‍♂️
— Moyò of Lagos (@Moyo_VIP) February 1, 2020

Based on this Lagos #Okadaban, if possible, please ask your staff to work from home next week. It is going to be a lot of craziness once the work week begins.
— Moe (@Mochievous) February 2, 2020

The adverse effect of this #OkadaBan is worse than what the government had envisaged. There are definitely some areas buses cannot access easily.

Moreover, the proposed alternative should have been introduced before the restriction announcement.

Commuters are gonna suffer!
— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) February 3, 2020

Sanwo Eko Wants all of us to be fit... A governor I double Stan 💯💯💯 #OkadaBan pic.twitter.com/V5ssqSrrgR
— Inumidun 🤩🤩🤩 (@uzamatt) February 3, 2020

I repeat, Bikes are not the problems we have in this Lagos state oooo....remove Danfo and see how sweet this Lagos will be😒#OkadaBan
— BellaAa (@jimasbella) February 1, 2020