Abia Bans Commercial Motorcycles In Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia From June 22

The Abia State Government has announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, within the metropolitan areas of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia, effective Monday, June 22, 2026.
The state government said the move is part of efforts to strengthen security, improve public safety, enhance traffic management and promote a more organised transportation system across the affected urban centres.
The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to the statement, all commercial motorcycle operators are required to cease operations within the designated metropolitan areas before the ban takes effect.
“This policy ...