The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has actually passed a resolution prompting Gov. Umo Eno to direct the Commissioner for Transport and security firms to impose the restriction on motorcyclists running on limited paths in Uyo Metropolis.
The resolution of your home at plenary on Friday is a follow up to the notification on the movement on the requirement to re-enforce the restriction and prosecution of motorcyclists plying in unauthorised locations within Uyo Metropolis, brought before your home by the member representing Mkpat Enin state constituency, Mr Uwem Imo-Ita.
The movement was seconded by the member representing the Ini state constituency, Mr Lawrence Udoide.
Imo-Ita revealed annoyance at the casual mindset of defaulters, who trade with impunity by intentionally plying the unauthorised paths and utilizing their bikes even in broad daytime, inclining the effects of the law.
The legislator stated that it was most saddening that workers of the police who are expected to impose the law are the significant defaulters, for this reason not leading by example.
He pleaded with the management and members of your home to support the movement to reactivate the law for the arrest and prosecution of the wrongdoers to work as a deterrent to others.
He advised that the regulation be reached the Ethical and Attitudinal Re-Orientation Commission (EARCOM) to step up the general public knowledge project to sensitise citizens to the gravity of the offense.
Members who spoke in assistance of the movement opposed the aromatic abuse of the law and advised the guv to direct proper authorities to swing into action with a view to imposing the law.
The Speaker, Mr Udeme Otong, directed the Clerk, Mrs NsikakAbasi Orok, to interact the resolution of your house to the Governor and problem regulations to suitable authorities for the enforcement of the restriction.
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