“Save our jobs, Regulate us; not kill us;” Okada Keke Lagos Nigeria
They expressed their concerns over the recent decision of the state government to restrict their movement/operations in some local government areas, bridges and highways in the state.The operators, majorly those of Gokada and Max.
Meanwhile, as the restriction takes effect from today, many of the conventional okada riders were seen moving into the interior, just as others relocated to other states where their operations are not restricted or banned.In many cities in the north, operations have been outlawed or restricted, as a result of which many of the riders migrated to the south in trucks and trailers.
“We help ease mobility of Lagosians. There is no office work I will be doing that I will be taking excuses to study at school anytime I have lectures. With this business, I can take time out to study and work anytime that is convenient for me.”Also, Egbunna Sandra, an Ordinary National Diploma holder and female operator with Gokada, urged the Lagos State government to be lenient with the operators, saying: “I’m a professional Gokada operator.
“Before I could join this company, I passed through series of training. For the past three years, we have never recorded any death or casualty. Government should consider us. “I’m a graduate from Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State. This is what I’m doing that gives me joy and peace of mind. We have a midget that monitors us at Gokada to maintain law and order on the road.
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