PRESS RELEASE
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;
1. TRANS AMADI ROAD (ZOO – GARRISON)
2. ABA ROAD
3. IKWERRE ROAD
4. THE ENTIRE OLD PORT HARCOURT TOWN
5. THE ENTIRE BOROKIRI AXIS
6. EAST – WEST ROAD
7. ADA GEORGE ROAD
8. AIRPORT ROAD
9. NTA – CHOBA ROAD
10. RUMUOKWURUSI – ENEKA – IGWURUTA ROAD
11. SLAUGHTER – WOJI ROAD
12. OGINIGBA – ARTILLERY ROAD
13. EASTERN BYPASS
14. OIL MILL – ELELENWO – AKPAJO ROAD
15. OLD ABA ROAD
16. ILOABUCHI ROAD
17. ELEKAHIA AND ELIKAHIA HOUSING ESTATE
18. GULF ESTATE TO AKPAJO
19. WAJA TO NKPOGU
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.
Signed:
Sam Soni Ejekwu
Hon. Commissioner
Rivers State Ministry of Transport
