FG Bans Okada, Keke, and Truck Parking on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Ministry of Works has banned commercial motorcycles, known as okada, and tricycles, called keke Marwa, from operating on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The restriction takes effect this week.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Olufemi Dare, announced the ban in a statement on Sunday. The government says the move is to protect the newly built road and improve safety.

According to the ministry, the decision is part of a broader plan to manage traffic and safeguard the multi-billion-naira highway from misuse and early damage.

What They Are Saying

Dare said the ban is necessary to ensure the long-term life of the highway. He described it as a world-class transport corridor. Commercial motorcycles and tricycles will no longer be allowed on the road.

Beyond the ban on two and three-wheeled vehicles, the ministry also announced a crackdown on trucks and articulated vehicles that park carelessly along the coastal highway. The restriction covers all bridges across Lagos State. Unauthorized parking will not be tolerated.

The ministry also banned the dumping of refuse along the highway. It called the practice harmful to the road and the environment.

Dare said enforcement will start immediately. Task force officials will be stationed at strategic points along the highway. Road signs showing the restrictions have already been installed.

“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a world-class infrastructure that requires proper maintenance and protection,” Dare said. He urged motorists, transport operators, and the public to obey the rules. He stressed that preserving the road will extend its lifespan and protect the government’s investment.

The latest restrictions come as the Federal Government accelerates work on the project.