GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE

PUBLIC NOTICE

RESTRICTION OF USE OF MOTORCYCLES (10.00PM – 6.00AM)

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel has directed as follows:

1. That the use of Motorcycles from 10pm till 6am is hereby banned.
2. That this restriction covers all types of motorcycles without exception(power bikes inclusive).
3. That this ban which takes effect immediately, is daily and statewide.
4. Security agencies have been directed to strictly enforce this directive.

While regretting the inconvenience that this decision may cause law abiding citizens, the decision is a product of considered reasoning, taken in the overall interest of the security of lives and property, which is the primary responsibility of any government .

Signed:

Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem,
Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government.
May 1, 2021.