22/06/2023
SHINA J.O
Cross River State
Governor,Sen.Bassey Otu has banned the activities of Commercial Motorcycles, popularly known as Okada in Calabar and its environment.
Otu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, said the decision was taken after consultation with Security agencies as part of the measures to restore Calabar Metropolis to a safe and secured City.
The Governor however,said those willing to use their Motorcycles for Commercial Purpose should restrict their activities to remote villages in the State.
According to Governor Otu, anyone caught going against this directive apart from those authorised with permit,will have the motorcycle impounded and the offender prosecuted.
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