Lagos Okada Ban: Govt Provides Boat Alternative

The Lagos State government has announced the ban of commercial motorcycles in some parts of the state.

The ban kicked off on Wednesday, June 1.

In order to ease the effect of the latest directive, the Lagos State Ferry Services has deployed more boat for operations.

Mr. Akeem Odusina, the head, public affairs, LAGFERRY on Tuesday, May 31 issued a statement to this effect.

According to him, some of the terminals/jetties, include Badore Terminal, Ajah; Ipakodo Terminal, Ikorodu; Five Cowries Terminal, Ikoyi; CMS/Victoria Island Terminal, Liverpool Terminal, Apapa and Ilaje Bariga Terminal in Bariga.

He explained that travelling by water was 100 percent free of traffic, adding that there were first-mile, last-mile buses available at the Terminal/Jetty Parks to take passengers to their final destination.

He said: “All Passengers on all trips have insurance covers provided by a consortium of reputable Insurance Companies led by the Lagos State Assurance Company Ltd.

“The agency adheres strictly to all safety regulations, including the compulsory wearing of life jackets and operating within regulated hours.”