FG Bans Okada and Keke Operations on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Government has officially banned the operations of commercial motorcycles, commonly known as Okada, and tricycles, popularly called Keke Marwa, along the newly constructed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The directive was announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, who stated that the restriction is a proactive measure to protect the multi-billion dollar superhighway from misuse, disorder, and premature deterioration.

According to the Federal Ministry of Works, the ban, which takes effect this week, is an effort to ensure maximum sanity, safety, and longevity for the strategic national infrastructure. Alongside the vehicle restrictions, the government has also prohibited the indiscriminate disposal of refuse and the erection of illegal shanties along the highway corridors, warning that violators will face strict legal prosecution.

This development aligns with ongoing enforcement efforts by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce, which has already been cracking down on traffic violations, one-way driving, and unauthorized structures along the Lagos segment of the coastal road corridor. While government officials defend the stringent regulations as necessary for civil order and infrastructure maintenance, the enforcement is expected to spark discussions regarding alternative transport options for commuters relying on the route.

What is your take on the Federal Government’s decision to ban Keke and Okada from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway? Drop your comments below!

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