Eno hints on return of Okada riders
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has promised to approve the reverse of the law that banned motorcycle operations in Uyo metropolis and other parts of the state.
He, however, said this can only be possible if the recklessness is stopped and the security situation, which necessitated the ban, is improved.
The governor made the promise when members of Motorcyclists Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) inaugurated the state chapter at the Labour Hall, Uyo.
He advised the operators to demonstrate decorum and prioritise safety and good image of the union.
Speaking through Mr. Jerry Umoh, the legal adviser of the Ministry of Manpower Development, who also represented the Commissioner, Aniefiok Nkom, the governor implored motorcycle operators to unite against infiltration by criminals.
The state Chairman of the group, Emmanuel Udoewah, thanked the governor for honouring their invitation.
He thanked members for finding him fit to lead them and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He poured encomiums and lavished praises on the National President of the group, Alhaji Sotayo Olusola, who came from Lagos to inaugurate them.
He appreciated the Commissioner for Manpower Development, Aniefiok Nkom, his counterpart in the Transport ministry, Orman Esin, National/Zonal officers of MOUN, state Chairman of the NLC, Sunny James, the Clan Head of Ubium in Nsit Ubium Local Government, HRH, Etebom Ukpong Udoewah, Transition Chairman of Nsit Ubium, Ifiok Orok, represented by a Special Assistant to the governor on Youth Matters, Obot Ekot and others, who came in their numbers to grace the event.
