FG bans okadas, kekes on Lagos-Calabar Highway starting this week
Federal Government bans commercial motorcycles (okadas) and tricycles (kekes) on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway effective this week, announced by Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State Olufemi Dare on Sunday. The ban aims to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and premature deterioration. The prohibition also covers indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles on the highway and bridges across Lagos State, plus dumping of refuse along corridors.
Violators face strict enforcement with warning signages already erected and task force officials stationed at strategic points. Dare described the highway as a world-class infrastructure project requiring protection to extend its lifespan and ensure Nigerians derive maximum value. The restriction applies specifically to commercial operations of okadas and kekes on this route.
This affects daily commuters and transporters who rely on okadas/kekes for first/last-mile connectivity along this major coastal route. With enforcement starting immediately, riders and passengers must seek alternative routes or transport modes. Truck operators must avoid indiscriminate parking on Lagos State bridges and highway corridors to avoid penalties.
Will you adjust your travel plans to use alternative routes or transport modes given the okada/keke ban on Lagos-Calabar Highway, or will you risk fines by continuing to use these vehicles on the restricted route?