Tricycles, motorcycles, others banned from plying Kwara govt house link road, offenders to pay N50k fine
Motorcycles, tricycles, commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles of specific categories have been restricted from using Ahmadu Bello Way, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
The restriction notice was issued on Friday, the 8th of November,2024, by the Ministry of Works and Transport with a directive to Kwara State Road Traffic Management Agency (KWARTMA) to commence enforcement with immediate effect
Ahmadu Bello Way is the road network that links to Government House
According to the statement made by Commissioner for Works and Transport, Honourable Abdulqowwiyu Olododo, the ministry has commenced the erection of restriction signages at some designated spots from Challenge through Ahmadu Bello Way.
While reacting to the development, the Ag.Chief Executive Officer, KWARTMA, Engr. Bamidele Michael expressed its readiness to enforce this government directive while affirming that the move is to complement the existing “No Parking” signs on major roads and also to enhance safety and security.
He also stated that traders are warned to desist from carrying out trading activities on the Walkways which were made for pedestrians, particularly in some areas including Ojaoba, Gambari, Ita-Amodu, Agaka, Adifa, Gambari, Balogun Fulani, Emirs Road, Post office to Challenge and Muritala Muhammed way among many others while taking into cognisance the dangers associated with road encroachment.
Unlike the “No Parking” sign, the restriction “NOT ALLOWED” sign along Ahmadu Bello Way bears a stiffer fine of #50,000 for violation of the order, and other measures shall be employed to ensure compliance.
Public members are, as a result of this, advised to cooperate with the State Government in achieving a safer road meant for the betterment of all.
