The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. ( Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has said that the restriction and ban placed on Motorcycle and Tricycle on some major roads in the state is for the safety of the citizenry.

Obasa stated this on Thursday during a meeting with Associations of motorcycle and tricycle operators in Agege Local Government and Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area.

Obasa, who commended the associations for being calm and law-abiding since the pronouncement of restriction/ban of motorcycles and tricycles on major highways in the state, noted that they should bear with the government.

He said the restriction was not to deny them of their means of livelihood but to ensure the safety of lives in the metropolis.

“We are aware of the violence that trailed the restriction of your activities in some part of the state. I want to use this opportunity to commend and appreciate you for staying calm and law-abiding here in Agege.

“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has no hatred for motorcycle and tricycle operators but there’s the need to protect the citizens. (Nigerian Tribune)