Kwara State Government has restricted some categories of vehicles from making use of Ahmadu Bello Way,GRA, Ilorin.
This restriction notice was issued today the 8th November,2024, by the Ministry of Works and Transport with a directive to KWARTMA to commence enforcement with immediate effect.
In giving public the notice, the Ministry has commenced the erection of restriction signages at some designated spots from Challenge through Ahmadu Bello Way.
According to the statement made by the Honorable Commissioner for Works and Transport, Honourable Abdulquawiy Olododo, Ahmadu Bello way is the road network that links to Government House, as such, the signage will be mounted along this axis to restrict access by Motorcycles, Tricycles, commercial vehicles and heavy duty vehicles of certain categories.
While informing the members of public on the readiness to enforce this Government’s directive, the Ag.Chief Executive Officer, KWARTMA, Engr. Bamidele Michael affirmed that the move is to complement the existing “No Parking” signs on our roads and also to enhance safety and security.
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He further added that traders should desist from carrying out trading activities on the Walkways which were made for pedestrians particularly in some area including Ojaoba, Gambari, Ita-Amodu, Agaka, Adifa, Gambari, Balogun Fulani, Emir’s Road, Post Office to Challenge, and Muritala Muhmmed way among many others, while taking into cognizance the dangers associated with road encroachment.
He further warned that driving against traffic (one – way) is on the rise and hence any driver found culpable of this dangerous act will be sanctioned according to the law.
Unlike the “No Parking” sign,the restriction “NOT ALLOWED” sign along Ahmadu Bello way bears a stiffer fines of #50,000 for violation of the order and other measures shall be employed to ensure compliance.
Members of the public are hereby advised to cooperate with the State Government in achieving a safer road meant for the betterment of all.
