Nigerian Government Moves To Ban Motorcyclists, Tricyclists
Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State will not allow unregistered motorcyclists or tricyclists to ply the roads starting in January 2024.
Makinde, who spoke on Wednesday, urged commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state to immediately proceed to enrol in the Oyo State Residents’ Registration Scheme before December 31, 2023.
He made these revelations shortly after the state’s security council meeting.
Makinde, while speaking, noted that the state has decided to address the menace associated with commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations with a view to further securing the state.
He added that from January 1, 2024, no unregistered motorcycle or tricycle operator would be allowed to operate in the state.
He declared that all commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders “must ensure that they are captured under the state’s registration scheme.”
He added that the registration will capture their biometrics, including their names, motorcycle registration numbers, next of kin, and other critical information.
