States In Nigeria With Most Expensive And Cheapest Cost For Okada Rides (Top 10)

Commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, represent a significant means of transportation for many Nigerians particularly for those living in the hinterlands or who may wish to get to their destinations faster or avoid motor traffic in some cities.

Despite the challenges associated with the use of Okada as a means of transportation, many commuters have adjusted to it or adopted it as a means of movement because they have no other choice.

A recent report released by the National Bureau Of Statistics (NBS) has identified states with the highest and cheapest costs paid by commuters for a single trip of commercial motorcycles as of May 2024.

Below are the 10 states with the most expensive Okada rides in Nigeria

Lagos – ₦850
Ondo – ₦700
Imo – ₦650
Taraba – ₦650
Delta – ₦630
Yobe– ₦620
Rivers– ₦600
Cross River – ₦590
Abuja– ₦550
Kaduna– ₦550

And here are the 10 states with the cheapest Okada rides in Nigeria.

Bayelsa – ₦285

Anambra – ₦300

Niger – ₦300

Edo – ₦315

Ekiti – ₦340

Katsina – ₦350

Osun – ₦350

Sokoto – ₦350

Adamawa – ₦400

Kebbi – ₦400

Meanwhile, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to take more decisive actions on commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada, and open grazing in Abuja.

Speaking last year after a tour of some ongoing projects in the FCT, Wike said he would ban the okada operation as soon as an efficient means of transportation for the people is provided.