Ibadan – The Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria ( ACOMORAN) Oyo State chapter, has commended the Oyo State House of Assembly for the interest shown in the well being of its members in the state.
Speaking at its bi-monthly meeting held on Friday at the state secretariat, Lakanmi Close, Total Garden, Ibadan, the state Chairman Dr Olugbode Solomon appreciated the lawmaker representing Ibadan SouthWest Constituency 1, Hon. Adebisi Yusuf who recently decried the growing exploitation of riders under the current hire purchase system, describing it as a form of modern-day slavery.
Hon. Adebisi noted that many operators are trapped in unfair agreements with private dealers, paying exorbitant amounts
far above the actual cost of the tricycles and motorcycles, with harsh consequences for default.
The motion, which received overwhelming support from members, called on the executive arm of government to investigate the activities of hire purchase operators across the state and initiate regulatory frameworks to ensure fairness and transparency in their dealings.
Dr Olugbode Solomon while appreciating the state government led by His excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde for providing a conducive environment for the riders, however appealed to the house for further motion to subsidise the prices of okada and tricycles for the riders who he noted have maintained decorum since the inception of GSM-led administration.
Speaking on safety of the riders and their passengers, Dr Olugbode applauded the executives, Elders and members of ACOMORAN for their efforts towards safety and sanity on the roads while appealing to riders to see the ember months as same with other months of the year noting that ‘if we do not ignore safety rules in the name of preparing for festive season, EMBER months are ordinary days like others.’
