The Rivers State Ministry of Transport has observed with dismay, the indiscriminate operation of Tricycle (Keke Napep) operators along major roads in the State and the unsafe container haulage by Truck Drivers.
In line with section 74 subsection 1 (h) of the Rivers State Road Traffic Law No. 6 of 2009, Keke Napep Operation is forthwith banned in the following areas in the State;
TRANS AMADI ROAD (ZOO – GARRISON)
ABA ROAD
IKWERRE ROAD
THE ENTIRE OLD PORT HARCOURT TOWN
THE ENTIRE BOROKIRI AXIS
EAST – WEST ROAD
ADA GEORGE ROAD
AIRPORT ROAD
NTA – CHOBA ROAD
RUMUOKWURUSI – ENEKA – IGWURUTA ROAD
SLAUGHTER – WOJI ROAD
OGINIGBA – ARTILLERY ROAD
EASTERN BYPASS
OIL MILL – ELELENWO – AKPAJO ROAD
OLD ABA ROAD
ILOABUCHI ROAD
ELEKAHIA AND ELIKAHIA HOUSING ESTATE
GULF ESTATE TO AKPAJO
WAJA TO NKPOGU
In a statement by Commissioner of Transport, Sam Soni Ejekwu, said Any Keke Napep found operating in these areas would be confiscated and owner prosecuted.
Also, Truck/Trailer drivers operating in Rivers State are further warned never to carry containers or other heavy items not firmly secured and strapped to their trailer flatbeds. Defaulting vehicles will be impounded and drivers prosecuted.
