In compliance with the Lagos State government’s ban on Okada operations in some local government areas of the state, including Oshodi-Isolo, the Executive Chairman of the local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, has vowed to ensure total compliance with the order within the council.
The council chairman, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the illegal collection of tolls from commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) within the council area, said the government will not be part of any illegal activity that undermines the state executive order.
According to a press statement released by the media office of the executive chairman, the illegal operation of Okada in the local government is unacceptable, saying it is worrisome that an individual identified as Alhaji Nurudeen Adedunmoye has continued to extort money from riders who are illegally operating in defiance of the state’s directive.
The statement reads in part; “to put an end to this unlawful activity, Otunba Almaroof-Oloyede has constituted a dedicated taskforce team that will, beginning tomorrow, Monday, 17th November 2025, commence the arrest of Okada riders operating within the local government in violation of the state government’s ban. The task force is mandated to restore order and ensure full compliance with the existing regulations.
The general public and all Okada riders are hereby put on notice. The local government will not fold its arms and allow lawlessness or activities capable of undermining public safety to thrive within Oshodi-Isolo.”
