Association Frowns At Recklessness Of “Okada’’ Riders In Lagos

The State Chairman of the Motorcycle Operators Association in Lagos State (MOALS), Mr Tijani Pekis on Monday frowned at the recklessness of commercial cyclists in the area.

In an interview with The Tide source in Lagos, Pekis appealed to riders to be extra careful to reduce the high rate of accidents involving motorcyclists.

“Accidents from okada (commercial motorcycles) have led many riders and passengers to their early graves and those fortunate to be alive have permanent disabilities.

“Accidents involving okada are always fatal because an okada passenger has nothing to hold on to in case of any eventuality, as is the case with other vehicles,’’ he said.

The MOALS chairman advised riders to be mindful of their passengers as many of them were the breadwinners of their families, adding that they should know that life has no duplicate.

Pekis also advised passengers to caution the riders when they ride carelessly, saying if a rider refused to slow down, the passenger had the right to stop the rider and disembark.

He also urged commuters to desist from overloading motorcycles as more than one passenger would not allow for balance.