I’ll ban Okada operation in Ogun if…, – Gov. Abiodun
By Adekunle Badmus
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has threatened to ban operations of commercial motorcycles in the state if the operators continue to flout the guidelines on COVID-19.
The Governor said, he had received lots of reports on the disobedience to the order given by the state on the use of facemask and the number of passengers.
Abiodun said this on Friday while addressing newsmen at the Governor’s Office, Oke -Mosan on Friday.
He said “Only one passenger is still allowed for motorcycles and two passengers only for tricycles.
“We observed that Okada motorcycles are breaking this law and we will not hesitate to ban all Okada motorcycles from operating in our State if our resolve is further put to test.
“Taxi cabs and buses still have 60% limitation on their carrying capacity and the measure to arrest and impound any driver that contravenes this in our State is still in force.
“The COVID-19 Task Force in markets must continue to ensure physical distancing, availability of hand washing facilities, and use of gloves and facemasks for traders.
“Decontamination will continue in our markets and other public places; Limitation of all gatherings to a maximum number of 20, is still in effect; Gyms, event centres, cinemas, arcades, bars, casinos, nightclubs, swimming pools, barber-shops, spas, beauty Salons, and all public parks, including those in private residential estates, are still not allowed to operate.
“Restaurants are permitted to provide only take-away services and should also ensure that there are no more than 10-15 customers at a time with physical distancing measures in place.
“Guidelines for eat-in services are still being fine-tuned.
“All industries in Ogun State must continue to comply with the Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Workplaces in Ogun State to Combat COVID-19 as issued by the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments.
Therefore, testing of staff for COVID-19 in all industries in the State must be sustained”.
