Sandra, an OND graduate of Accountancy from College of Technology, who went viral after an interview she did to speak against the ban of commercial motorcycles in Lagos has been gifted a car by the Kokun Foundation
The young lady is currently on her one-year Industrial Training with one of the bike-hailing company as a ‘rider’ and as such, was affected with the sudden #OkadaBan in Lagos State.
In the viral video, Sandra earnestly pleaded with the Government to regulate the bike services and NOT ban them because there were so many people who would become unemployed and experience a more difficult life due to the ban.
Sandra also said she was currently doing the job because she wants to save enough money to sponsor her quest for a Higher National Certificate when the time comes.
It seems her new benefactor, Kokun, came across the video on social media and decided to ease her pain by giving her a brand new car.
See the emotional video below.
Below is the epic interview she granted where she begged Lagos state government not to ban Okada.
Meanwhile, governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday, vowed not to reverse the ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
Sanwo-Olu, said this at the launch of eight locally manufactured speed boats of the state ferry services, Lagferry, held at Badore Ferry Terminal, Ajah.
The governor, who also launched Lagferry, operations mobile app, explained that the decision on the ban was for safety reasons.
He said: “Let me tell you about the ban which we just enforced. We will sustain the ban on Okada and tricycles, mainly because of security and safety reasons. The security and safety of citizens are paramount to any government. As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow any security breach in the state.
“We will continue to ensure the safety of our people on all fronts. There have been reports of serious security breaches and safety concerns in areas where these operators ply. We had to respond to these concerns because of life and safety matters to this government.”
Sanwo-Olu assured that before the end of the year the ferry boats would be increased to 30, adding that more than 500 buses would be injected into the state bus transport system to ease transportation problems.
He said: “The narrative of transportation in Lagos is about to change for good, as we are set to take advantage of the water bodies to decongest our roads and substantially reduce travel time for commuters.”
