The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has
directed the suspension of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada in
all areas of the state till further notice.
Sanwo-Olu, at a briefing on Wednesday, said the suspension was to check the spread of COVID-19 in the state.The governor also said the state had covered over 1.5 million households in its house-to-house active case search.
He said, “Commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okadas,
are to suspend their operations statewide, except for those motorcycles used
for courier and logistics purposes.
“Tricycles (kekes) operating in unrestricted areas, must not
carry more than two passengers per trip and must ensure appropriate social
distancing is maintained between passengers.”
Sanwo-Olu said the state government would be implementing
the dusk-to-dawn curfew announced by the President, Major General Muhammadu
Buhari (retd.), from Monday.
The governor ordered commercial motorists to use face masks
and not to take more than 60 per cent of their full capacity.
“There will be a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 8pm to 6am daily.
This means that we expect all Lagos residents to stay in their homes in these
hours, except those in essential services.
“All commuters are mandated to wear face masks at all times,
sanitise with alcohol-based sanitizer or wash their hands with soap under
running water before and after every trip.”
The governor urged banks to open all their branches and
offer full complement of their services to the public.He, however, said banking
operations must fall within the stipulated hours of 9am to 3pm.
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