Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazq has launched an operation uniform for commercial motorcyclists (Okada Riders) to strengthen public safety in the state.
Speaking at the launching of the Uniform for motorcyclists in Ilorin , Governor AbdulRazq said, the idea is to sanitise motorcyclists’ operation and ensure improved safety of the citizens.
Represented by the state Commisssioner for work ,Rotimi Iliasu ,the governor said the step is taken in collaboration with the Okada Riders Association of Nigeria (ORAN) Kwara state branch.
He said the state government has been receiving reports of cases of kidnappers reportedly using Okada riders as a means of achieving their devilish mission.
Governor AbdulRazq noted that the state government will bear the cost of the exercise to ensure safety in the state.
He urged members of the motorcycle association’s to support the initiative , adding that anyone could fall victims of kidnapping, including the riders themselves.
In his remark the President Okada Riders Association of Nigeria (ORAN), Kwara state branch ,Gabriel Ajewole , enjoined his members to remain law abiding and support the state government’s peace-seeking programmes .
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU