Lagos state government justifies ban on motorcycles

Lagos state has promised to live up to expectations irrespective of criticism over decision to ban commercial bike operators.

The commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotosho stated this in Lagos.

Omotosho said the paramount interest of the government is to safeguard lives and properties as well as regulate the operation of commercial bikes in the state.

The commissioner revealed that alternatives have been provided which include commissioning of six boats to increase the usage of water ways and massive deployment of vehicles to improve the transportation system in the state.