Rita Odafe
The government of Abia State has decided to lift the restrictions on the operations of tricycles and motorcycles within the state.
Initially, the government had planned to restrict tricycle and motorcycle operations between 7 PM and 6 AM starting from July 1. However, following public appeals and concerns raised by residents, the government has decided to temporarily suspend the enforcement of this restriction.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, released a statement on Monday, announcing the suspension and stating that the new commencement date for the restrictions will be on August 1, 2024.
The statement further mentioned that while the enforcement of the restriction has been postponed, the enumeration and registration of all commercial vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles in the transport sector in Abia state will begin as scheduled.
This adjustment was made in response to the pleas from Abians who requested more time to prepare for the effective implementation and enforcement of the policy.
