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The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has issued a stern warning to its members across Ogun State regarding the arbitrary increase of transport fares. Speaking during an extended State Executive meeting in Abeokuta on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the State Chairman of the union in Ogun, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, emphasized the need for members to support the efforts of the Ogun State government in alleviating the current economic challenges. “We urge our members across Ogun State to desist from taking undue advantage of the recent hike in fuel prices by charging exorbitant fares. This does not serve our interests, nor does it align with the government's efforts,” Sokoya stated. He further lauded the efforts of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, for his numerous initiatives aimed at easing the hardship faced by citizens, stressing the need for AMORAN members to complement these efforts. “While the rise i

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 (𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗺) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗲 (𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵), 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.  𝗜 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻, 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.  𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 @𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗠 & 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛, 𝘄𝗶

The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State chapter, has confirmed the appointment of Comrade Adebola Arowolo, popularly known as AROKEM, as the union’s new Public Relations Officer. The announcement was made during an extended state executive meeting held at the union’s secretariat in Abeokuta on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, the State Chairman of the union, while announcing the appointment, stated that Arowolo’s selection was the result of a unanimous decision by the executive council after a thorough evaluation process. Sokoya noted that Comrade Arowolo possesses the key qualities necessary to uphold and enhance the public image of the union, emphasizing his proven commitment to the organization’s values. In his acceptance speech, Comrade Arowolo expressed his gratitude to the executive council, especially the State Chairman, for entrusting him with such a significant responsibility. He

The Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) convened an extended state executive meeting on August 21, 2024, at the union's state secretariat in Adatan. The meeting was attended by all members of the union's state executives, as well as branch and unit chairmen. During the gathering, Mr. Kazeem Lawal, the union's Vice Chairman, provided an update on recent developments within AMORAN. This meeting marked the first extended state executive meeting since Otunba Taofeek Sokoya's emergence as the new State Chairman. Mr. Lawal revealed that the former chairman, Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, had informed the union's leadership of his decision to resign in order to pursue the executive chairmanship position of Sagamu Local Government in the upcoming Ogun State local government elections. Given the importance of this position, the union's executives unanimously elected Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (also known as Danku) as the new C

For Dr Razaq Shotayo, human race always throws up different categories of people; the highly and the lowly placed; the accomplished and the not so accomplished people and above all, the exemplary achievers whose lives are exciting chapters for the upcoming generations. One unique thing about Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak who doubles as National President of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), is not only contained in his personal life's achievement, which is in itself a factor, but by the way he has been able to touch other people's lives positively through his various offices he occupied. Shotayo is also widely acknowledged for his countless humanitarian services and far-reaching philanthropic gestures. He is one man whose outstanding achievements are sources of inspiration to the present and future generations. Service Board, this particularly made him stand out among his contemporaries within the transport unions in the country; a leader with passion who

The state chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has asserted that members of the union are responsible and peace-loving individuals, countering common misconceptions about their conduct. Sokoya made this statement during a live appearance on the radio program "OJU ABE" on Splash 106.7FM, yesterday, 14th of August, 2024. During the interview, Sokoya emphasized that AMORAN regularly organizes orientation seminars for its members to educate them on the union’s ethics and norms. "I am saying with all confidence that our members are peace-loving, well-oriented, and responsible. Many people out there believe that union activities are managed by touts or rogues, but this is far from the truth," Sokoya declared. He added, "Among our members, we have lots of graduates. These individuals are well-read, discerning, and will never engage in any behavior that could tarnish the union'

 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 (𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍) 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘭𝘩. 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘈𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘯 (𝐚.𝐤.𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫) 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦-𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 (𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍). In a resounding display of confidence and trust, Alh. Apelogun has been entrusted with the leadership of ACOMORAN for another term. AMORAN acknowledges his exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering dedication 𝘢nd tireless service to the motorcycle riders and owners community across Nigeria. The victory of Alh. Apelogun serves as a testament to his outstanding performance during his previous term in off

In an effort to empower its members amid prevailing economic challenges, the leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has initiated a loan scheme, providing each branch chairman with a one-million-naira loan. During an expanded state executive meeting held at the Union's state secretariat in Car Wash, Adatan, Abeokuta, the Union's publicity secretary, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku), revealed that the loan aims to support members in diversifying their income sources by engaging in alternative businesses. Sokoya emphasized that AMORAN has established a partnership with a commercial bank to offer low-interest rate loans, which will be promptly disbursed to beneficiaries upon completion of necessary documentation. He urged the branch chairmen to utilize the loan responsibly to achieve its intended purpose. Solola Bolatito Abiodun, a branch chairman from Ifo local government, lauded the state executives

The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (Ogun Amoran), Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, has commended the Governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON., on the introduction of the Ogun E Bike, a progressive step towards a greener future for the state. The Amoran chairman, described this great idea by the Ogun state government, as a laudable concept, environmentally and masses friendly initiative. According to the Ogun Amoran Boss, who expressed his sincere disposition, solidarity and gratitude to the official introduction of Electric bikes. In his words, "On behalf of the entire leaders, stakeholders and members of Ogun Amoran, let me use this medium to highly appreciate and commend our ever-performing and articulate Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for this laudable initiative of the Ogun E Bike also known as DA E Bike.  PDA is indeed an intelligent and highly intellectual administrator. The introduction of

Alhaji Rasak Shotayo, popularly known as Sholebo has been elected as the National President of Motorcycles Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN). Sholebo emerged the National President of MOUN after the national congress of union, held in Abuja and attended by all the 36 States and zonal Chairmen of MOUN. Sholebo, until his new appointment is the Ogun State Chairman of Ogun State Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organization (ROMO). Addressing journalists shortly after his election, Sholebo thanked the national body of the union for finding him worthy to elect him as their new national leader. Sholebo also appreciated members of ROMO in the State for the support given to him and his exco over the years. Sholebo said, with his over 20 years experience in the motorcycle business, he is determined to change the fortunes of the union for the better. According to him, his performance and track record in the industry in SouthWest had positioned him for his new leadership r

AVOID DISTRACTED RIDING OF MOTORCYCLES" Every commercial motorcycle riders, must ensure that safety and safe riding is a top priority whenever they are on the road. Most times, distracted riding is the cause of many fatal accidents or crashes recorded. It involves any activity that takes a rider’s attention away from the road and this is particularly prevalent among young commercial-motorcycle riders. There are three main types of distraction riding; *visual, manual, and cognitive*. Visual distractions take your eyes off the road, manual distractions take your hands off the wheel, and cognitive distractions take your mind off driving. Okada riders should avoid distractions while riding.This includes not using their phones, eating, smoking, drinking or engaging in any other activity that takes their attention away from the road.   Dear Okada Riders, always be visible while riding and observe all safety rules and regulations.  *RIDE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY* Powered by the

The Chairman, Riders and Owners of Motorcycles Organisation (ROMO) in Ogun state, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak has appealed to passengers to report any form of reckless driving by Okada riders to the appropriate authorities in the state. Sotayo also warned riders to desist from reckless driving and fake ticketing, which he described as against the principles and conducts of transport unions.  The Chairman, while speaking at the Organisation's excos meeting  in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, lamented that several lives have been lost and many had some parts of their bodies amputated as a result of reckless driving. Solebo as fondly called stressed that passengers should promptly report any rider exhibiting certain characters such as; smoking, drinking, over speeding amongst others to the offices transport unions in the state for their own safety. He said the leadership of ROMO is more concerned about about the safety of riders and passengers. His words "ROMO frown at

By Jimisayo Opanuga The Federal Government has certified the blue rail infrastructure of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) as safe for passenger operations, according to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). LAMATA, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the certification follows a painstaking audit of the rail infrastructure by the Government Inspector of Railways from the Federal Ministry of Transportation. It also noted that the certification is in accordance with sections 50 to 56 of the Nigerian Railway Act, 1955. According to the “Safety Certificate for Commercial Operations: Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2).” “The certificate signed by Government Inspector of Railways, Engr. Abdulrahaman B. Yusuf stated that following successful trial operations carried out on the rail, “I hereby certify the railway safe for commercial operation,” LAMATA added. “The first phase is a 13-kilometre stretch from Marina to Mile 2 and has five stat

The Ogun state leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has felicitated with the Treasurer of the Union, Mr. Lekan Oguntayo who turns another year today, 22nd of August, 2023.  In a congratulatory message issued by the mouthpiece of the union; Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku), the celebrant was described as agile, dedicated, visionary and hardworking who has brought his potentials to bare, in ensuring the progress of the Union.  The message partly reads, "On behalf of the entire executive members of our great Union, I congratulate our very amiable treasurer, Mr Lekan Oguntayo on the occasion of his birthday".  "As another chapter of your life begins, I wish you a memorable year with tremendous exploits".

The President of National Union Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, has regained his freedom from police detention .He cautioned members of the union against making inflammatory statements that could undermine its stability. The advice came against the backdrop of the misunderstanding within the union, which led to the deployment of police to ‘safeguard’ its secretariat. Baruwa, who spoke at a briefing in Abuja, yesterday, clarified the events that led to his detention, alongside former Lagos State chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede According to him, the police action was taken in response to plans by certain groups within the union to stage a protest at the national secretariat located in Garki 2, Abuja. “We are calling on our members across the states to be calm, peaceful and law-abiding in their daily activities,” said Baruwa. He encouraged members to prioritise the interest of the union above personal matters, saying:  “We want to assure you that t

The Ogun Amoran Task Force team ably led by the State Deputy Chairman of the union, Comrade Kazeem Lawal and other members of the team, were in Sagamu Local Government Area for a one week monitoring and assessment process on the activities of the commercial motorcycle riders.  Comrade Lawal who spoke with the Amoran Media correspondent  in Sagamu, expressed his views on the outcome of the exercise and stated that all observations and recommendations by the task force team will be forwarded to the State Executive Council of the Union for further resolutions and ratification. He also affirmed that those involved in the printing and sales of fake tickets has been thoroughly identified and also reported to the law enforcement agencies for proper investigation and possible arrest.  Other members of the task force team includes, Idowu Ogunnnubi, Rasheed Olajiga,Olayemi Kolawole fighter,Adedotun Adisa Sobukola Lobito and Moshood Ismaila Asunmo. The team asl

This statement was disclosed early today during a press meeting with the ROMO Media after discovering the sales of the ticket which was not authorized by the Ogun State Government.  “The Ticket is tagged *Arewa Cooperative Riders Ticket* and it is sold for two hundred naira. The ticket is not Authorized to be sold and should not be purchase by any rider in Ogun State.  However, it is expected that Mallam Ibrahim Hassan Hassan III Sarkin Hausawa of Egbaland should look into stopping the publication of the Fake and Unauthorized Riders Ticket which was scheduled to be sold every Sunday. AREWA COOPERATIVE RIDERS ticket is Unauthorized, therefore it should be noted that anyone found selling it will be arrested and sanctioned for the sale of it and no rider in Ogun State should collect the ticket but rather notify the police of such act with immediate effect”. #NO TO FAKE TICKET #NO TO UNAUTHORIZED RIDERS TICKET #NO TO AREWA RIDERS TICKET E-Signed by Riders and Owners of Motorcyc

The Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organization Ogun State 2023Sticker is now out for sales. All riders should make sure they get there copy of it from their various branches. However, it’s adviceable to get it on time because failure to do might attract extra fine. Thanks!  Signed  Prince Femi Akinlawon  Senior Special Assistant On Media Romo Ogun State

The attention of the Ogun State Executive Council of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (OGUN AMORAN), has been called to a publication released  by Punch newspaper and with the above caption.  We wish to state categorically clear without mincing words, that the coalition of the 3 Okada Riders unions in Ogun State, had no plans nor disposition to increase or hike the ticket fee in any ramification or situation.  Every sane person in the country, knows that the economic situation calls for a reflection of concern, support and palliative to the masses. Those who are flying such story and information are definitely doing so for their personal motives. The leadership of all the Motorcycle Riders & Owners unions, have always reiterated our position which focuses on the welfare and well-being of all Okada riders in the state. We hereby advice the accusers or so-called protesters to forward their grievances through the Zonal Task Force teams in

Abeokuta- In a bid to enhance the welfare and working conditions of motorcycle riders, commonly known as Okada riders, the Chairman of the Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organizations in Ogun State, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak, also known as Aka Sholabo, held a crucial meeting with his Deputy Chairman, Power Mark.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and implement a new modus operandi that would significantly improve the lives of the Okada riders in the state. The meeting, which took place at the union's headquarters in the capital city. Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak, a renowned figure in the transportation sector, has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and welfare of Okada riders in the state. During the meeting, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges faced by Okada riders.  He stated, "As State Chairman of this union, it is our responsibility to ensure the well-being of our members. We mu