The Governor of Lagos State,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday said he would not reverse the ban he slammed on commercial motorcycles called okada and tricycles or keke in some parts of the state.

He made this known at the launch of eight locally manufactured speed boats of the state’s ferry services, Lagferry, held at Badore Ferry Terminal, Ajah.

He also said the launch was to further expand the public transportation system and options available to Lagosians.

“Let me tell you about the ban which we just enforced. We will sustain the ban on okada and tricycles, mainly because of security and safety reasons. The security and safety of citizens are paramount to any government. As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow any security breach in the state.

“We will continue to ensure the safety of our people on all fronts. There have been reports of serious security breaches and safety concerns in areas where these operators ply. We had to respond to these concerns because  life and safety matter to this government.

“The narrative of transportation in Lagos is about to change for good, as we are set to take advantage of the water bodies to decongest our roads and substantially reduce travel time for commuters,” he said.