The Rivers State Governor, NYESOM WIKE has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called ‘Okada’ between the hours of 5pm and 8am daily, in four local government areas of the state for security reasons.The four local government areas include: Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Ogba/ Egbema /Ndoni.A statement by signed by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media SIMEON NWAKAUDU, read that the stipulated ban on the operation of ‘Okada’ in these local government areas takes immediate effect and it is indefinite.The statement noted that that Governor WIKE has directed security agencies to enforce the ban.The governor also expressed regrets over any inconveniences the ban will cause residents, businesses and commercial motorcyclists in these local government areas.He also called on all stakeholders in the affected local government areas to cooperate with the state government and security agencies to improve the security situation in their communities.
