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Oyo to Register Commercial Motorcycle Riders, Capture Fingerprints, Others
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Very soon, commercial motorcycle riders in Oyo State will require identification numbers and registration jackets to ply their trades in the state.
This is part of efforts to curb every form of criminality and other social vices and regulate the activities of commercial motorcyclists to also prevent the breakdown of law and order.
Business Post gathered that the registration will require each commercial bike rider’s name, address, fingerprint, passport-sized photograph, and a unique ID number.
At a stakeholders’ meeting with over 100 commercial riders’ association leaders in Ibadan on Thursday, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr Musibau Babatunde, said the registration is part of the Oyo State government’s drive to ensure the effectiveness of the ongoing state-wide residents’ registration programme, saying the exercise will help in planning properly for the security architecture of the state, in the long-run.
“States across the south-west have been banning operations of commercial motorcyclists, but we know that will have its own socio-economic challenges. So rather than banning them, we felt it is pertinent to know the number of bike riders in the State and use that for our security architecture,” he said.
The Commissioner added that there are multi-dimensional benefits accruable to the registration exercise, both for the motorcyclists and the state, in terms of security and economic planning.
Also, his counterpart in the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Wasiu Olatubosun, explained that the registration will help regulate the influx of commercial motorcyclists into the state.
Mr Olatubosun emphasised that the registration will be free, adding that the proactive approach to regulating the activities of commercial motorcyclists by Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration will prevent the breakdown of law and order.
“We will set up a task force consisting of both the union and other relevant agencies that will make sure that unregistered riders don’t operate within the state,” he said.
On his part, the Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and e-Governance, Mr Bayo Akande, said that the registration process was initiated by the state government to distinguish every rider operating in the state.
“Actually, registration exercises had commenced months back at every Local government and office of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority. All is now set to provide numbered jackets, in order to identify riders who are duly registered with the state,” the Governor’s aide said.
He said part of the dividends of the registration is the provision of health insurance and other palliatives for riders in the state.
Responding on behalf of the Okada riders, Mr Yusuf Muritala, commended Governor Makinde for not considering a ban on their activities, assuring that his colleagues are ready to cooperate with the state government to register.
He, therefore, expressed the readiness of the commercial motorcycle riders in Oyo State to abide by the rules and regulations established by the government to regulate the activities of their operations, pledging the support of all motorcyclist associations in the state to the government.
However, Mr Muritala appealed to the consultant in charge of the registration exercise to work with leaders in each zone to ensure an expansion of registration points for commercial motorcyclists.
Dubai keeps drawing millions of visitors as well as residents with its opulent way of life, architectural marvels, and hassle-free infrastructure. However, to see this city in its full glory, mobility is all one needs.And, that’s where OneClickDrive comes into the picture. OneClickDrive is a marketplace for car rentals in the region featuring a wide range of options to rent a car in Dubai according to individual needs and budgets, all under one easy-to-use platform.
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Supercars, often called sports cars in Nigeria, are rapidly gaining popularity among a select group of customers. This growing interest stems from their appealing design, powerful performance, and the significant prestige they represent as symbols of wealth and success. While track-day experiences are reserved for a privileged few, the desire for these luxury vehicles is increasingly strong in the Nigerian market.
But what if you could get the thrill of a high-performance machine without the multi-million Naira price tag?
That’s exactly what Chris Slix, an ingenious car enthusiast, set out to prove. Like many, Chris harboured a dream of owning a McLaren, but faced the harsh reality of its prohibitive cost, even a used model. Adding to the challenge, some exclusive car brands have stringent purchase history requirements, effectively shutting out new buyers, regardless of their financial standing.
Undeterred, Chris set out to prove that with ingenuity and smart sourcing, the supercar dream could be achieved for less than one-tenth of the cost — and he did it with the help of Temu. A recent IPSOS survey found that 80% of respondents globally believe Temu offers value for money, with shoppers reporting average savings of 24%. More than half said they would recommend the platform to others, underscoring its growing reputation as a go-to destination for smart, savvy shopping.
Chris realised that most limited edition McLarens share parts with the base-model cars of the brand. So, he took one of McLaren’s most affordable cars and DIYed it into a premium version with budget parts from Temu. While the original car costs nearly N831 million and buying branded parts is equally exorbitant, Chris was able to buy the parts for around N52 million.
Image credits: @Chris Slix on YouTube
“I had four criteria when I was hunting for pieces – harder, better, faster, stronger; five, if you count ‘cheaper’.
His purchase was a made-to-order McLaren 650s – 675LT Full Dry-Carbon Conversion Kit, which formed the body of the car and gave it the look and feel of a dream car. It is this body and the unique tangerine paint that set the car apart from other McLarens and made it look truly premium and unique.
“The product arrived in a massive box and was completely worth the wait and the excitement. The piece itself was very well-made with no imperfections at all!”
Image credits: @Chris Slix on YouTube
The final product, with the body, paint, and parts, was truly a beauty, to the point that nobody would have been able to tell that this cost less than a quarter of the original car. Looks like you really don’t have to be a billionaire to shop like one; or for that matter, even drive like one.
For Nigerian car enthusiasts, it’s a clear signal: you don’t need a multi-million Naira budget or exclusive brand connections to pursue your ultimate automotive vision. With the right research, a bit of DIY spirit, and the unparalleled value offered on platforms like Temu, creating your own version of a dream car is now more within reach than ever before.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has expressed its commitment to cleaner, alternative fuel for Nigerians as it handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG).
During a brief ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Monday, the chief executive of NNPC Limited, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting the federal government’s gas aspirations.
Mr Ojulari, who stated that the move was in line with his organisation’s efforts to drive the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, cheaper and sustainable fuel alternative, added that the state-owned energy firm has recorded significant progress on gas supply, infrastructure, distribution and retail outlets.
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the federal government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” he stated.
On his part, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo said the CNG buses represent not just vehicles but serve as instruments of economic relief, social equity, and environmental responsibility.
“They signal a future where the ordinary Nigerian can commute safely, affordably, and efficiently,” he added.
The Minister described the initiative as a direct reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a bold step to reduce the cost of transportation, lessen dependence on petrol, and ensure the utilization of the Nation’s abundant natural gas resources for the benefit of the people.
Adding his input, the Executive Vice President for Downstream at NNPC, Mr Mumuni Dagazau, said the adoption of CNG as a fuel alternative has significant economic benefits for the Nation by reducing reliance on PMS and AGO as automotive fuels which also leads to substantial cost savings and supports the growth of local gas industry.
Also in his remarks, the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Mr Olalekan Ogunleye, said that as the CNG commercialization drive continues to gather momentum, NNPC will be there to lead the way.
The Programme Coordinator of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, commended the national oil company for supporting the initiative, stressing that the company has been a reliable partner for the Initiative since its commencement.
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