The need for Alternative means of Transportation

The absence of an effective transport system in several states of Nigeria has left Nigerians to the mercy of dubious transporters. These transporters who are guided by the action and inaction of certain states Governments, have become law onto themselves. Commuters across the federation go through great difficulties and harrowing experiences before reaching their various destinations daily. This is as a result of not only the prohibitive transport fares but also the infiltration of the transport system by criminals.

In some states of the federation, tricycle operators and commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as okada riders, have for some time now, being having a field day exploiting helpless commuters for their benefit and that of the Government. The insinuation is that the affected states covertly sanction the activities of the criminals who have infiltrated the transport system. However, it is worrisome to note that some state Governments have obstinately rejected the popular agitation that okada riders ought to be banned from plying major roads across the country. This is due to the unabating various forms of criminality that have become their stock-in-trade. Sadly, a number of state Governments rely on the revenue generated from this source. Surprisingly, the tricycle operators and okada riders have overwhelmed the transport system to the extent that the Government's docility has become glaring. Indeed, there is an urgent need for regulation of transport fares. The affected state Governments ought to provide an alternative means of transportation that shall be adequate for the large population, so as not to force the citizenry to label Those-in-Charge inhuman and insensitive Interestingly dissatisfaction and disaffection currently pervades the lenght and breadth of the country. Note Take a special and extraordinary interest in the happenings within your community. Complicity and conspiracy in lawlessness, crime, all forms of criminality and evil reside in the neighborhood.