Motocyling Operation in Nigeria: Implication for Good Governance, Socio-Political and Economic Development of Ekiti State. A Case Study of Ado Ekiti Local Government Area
- October 14, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: IJRISS, Public Administration, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue X, October 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D)1, IMOUKHUEDE, Benedict Kayode2, AJAKAYE, Olabode Felix3
1Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
2Department of Public Administration, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria
3Department of Public Administration, Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Abstract: – The activities of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as okada riders in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. The okadas have become the most fastest means of transportation due to most places that cars cannot reach are easily reached. Equally, okada serves as means of employment and of livelihood for its operators. As a result, people gradually accept okada as viable means of conveying goods and persons particularly in Ekiti State.
The study however fund out that this means of transportation has both merits and demerits. The also found out that majority of commercial motorcyclists are mostly graduates from high institutions of learning as a result of high level of unemployment. It is discovered that the system is characterized with evil activities which have become so rampant in most states of the federation. These criminal activities are also found in other states where commercial motorcyclists operate including Ekiti State. Besides, reckless speeding and traffic violation consequent upon taking of alcohols are characteristic features of okada riders. The menace of these motorcycle operators are noticeable in Ekiti State. In view of the above, this study examines the synopsis of impact of commercial motorcycle operators famously known as okada riders in Nigeria with a view to emphasizing the Implication for good governance, socio-economic integration of Ado Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti State.
The study adopts both primary and secondary sources of data collection to accomplish its actual goals. The study therefore concludes that the age bracket involved in okada operation are commonly youths as are subjected to being used as political thugs by the politicians.
Keywords: Democracy, Governance, Socio-Economic Integration and Okada riders’ operations
