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Okadas take over red line rail project

In May 2022, Lagos had banned okadas in six local government areas indefinitely.

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Aug 12, 2023
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An okada rider on the overpass at the Ikeja section of the red line rail project. Credit: The Whistler
An okada rider on the overpass at the Ikeja section of the red line rail project. Credit: The Whistler

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