Fayose slams 50000 fine on errant drivers in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has slammed a fine of N50,000 on any private or commercial motorsit caught driving against traffic.

Also, the governor has ordered hoteliers operating in the state to re-register with the state Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives.

Hotels in the state, according to the governor, would also be issued official numbers for proper identification and prevent their premises from being used for criminal activities.

The governor handed down the directive at a meeting he held with members of the state chapter of Hoteliers Association of Nigeria (HAN), saying they have up till January 1, 2016 to pay all taxes and levies.

Failure to do so, he warned, would compel government to close down such hotels.


Speaking against the backdrop of indiscipline of some motorists in the state,  Fayose urged security agencies to immediately commence the arrest of such drivers in a bid to restore sanity to public transportation, ensure safety of pedestrians and generate more revenue into the state coffers.

Fayose gave the order in Ikere Ekiti while on an official visit to the town following complaints from residents that accidents arising from people driving against traffic are now a regular occurrence.