Anambra Assembly Seeks Security ID Numbers For Okada, Keke, Shuttle Bus Operators
Anambra State House of Assembly has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Transport to immediately establish a security identification numbering system for all commercial transport operators in the state, including okada riders, keke operators, shuttle bus operators, and other commercial vehicle operators, as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and security.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the member representing Nnewi North Constituency, Hon. Augustine Ike, and co-sponsored by twenty-two other lawmakers during plenary in Awka.
Presenting the motion, Hon. Ike noted that the absence of a proper security identification system for commercial transport operators has made it difficult for security agencies and relevant government authorities to effectively identify, monitor, and regulate their activities, especially in cases involving robbery, kidnapping, theft, and other criminal activities allegedly linked to unregistered and unidentified operators.
He expressed confidence that the establishment of an official database with security identification numbers would make it easier to trace operators and determine their locations whenever crimes occur, thereby enhancing public safety and security across the state.
Hon. Ike further observed that the lack of a reliable identification and tracking mechanism for transport operators poses serious security challenges, as victims of crimes committed through such means often find it difficult to identify and trace the perpetrators.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, representing Idemili North Constituency, Hon. Golden Iloh, representing Ihiala Two Constituency, and Hon. Mimi Azikiwe, representing Onitsha North One Constituency, described the motion as timely, noting that it would promote safety, accountability, and effective regulation of commercial transportation in the state.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, who presided over the plenary, said the introduction of security identification numbers for commercial transport operators would help security agencies tackle crimes more effectively and identify perpetrators with ease.
