The Osun State Government has rolled out a unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle (Marwa) operators across the state in a strategic move to block revenue leakages and stamp out extortion.
Under the new policy, Okada riders will pay a flat rate of N100 per day, while tricycle operators will pay N200 daily, with no additional fees or hidden charges.
The decision was made following a high-level meeting between state officials and the leadership of commercial motorcycle and tricycle unions, held at the State Secretariat in Osogbo. The meeting was chaired by the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Sesan Oyedele.
“The present administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke will not fold its arms while people are being extorted by disgruntled elements,” Oyedele said. “This unified system will ensure transparency and protect our operators from illegal levies.”
He emphasized the state’s commitment to boosting internally generated revenue (IGR) without compromising the welfare of transport workers. “As much as we are determined to improve the state’s revenue, we will not allow leakages or the exploitation of our people,” he added.
In response, the Chairman of the Okada Riders Association in Osun, Comrade Sikiru Ayobami (popularly known as Ado-Ignona), lauded the move. “We thank the Commissioner for his timely intervention. We will ensure peace and unity within our association and fairness to all members,” he said.
The meeting also had in attendance key ministry officials including the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Isiaka Yahaya, and the Director of Transport Operations, Engr. Ayodeji Oyewole.
The unified ticketing initiative is expected to streamline revenue collection, enhance accountability, and reduce the incidence of harassment and bribery across the state’s transport sector.
