Oyo floats health insurance scheme for Okada riders
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has announced the introduction of a contributory health insurance scheme for commercial motorcycle riders in the state.
He made the announcement on Thursday at the distribution of crash helmets to members of the state chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan.
The governor said the introduction of the health insurance scheme to Okada riders was in line with his administration’s commitment to the provision of quality health to the people of the state.
He explained that government would contribute 50 per cent of the medical bill to be paid by any member of the association, including surgical operations and drugs.
Governor Ajimobi also reiterated his administration’s resolve not to ban the activities of Okada riders in the state, adding that government would not deny anybody of his means of livelihood.
He said that the donation of the 2,500 crash helmets would go a long way in preventing accidents among Okada riders in the course of their duties.
The governor also added that it would further convince the public that his administration had never conceived the idea of banning the activities of commercial motorcycle riders in the state.
He assured that government would provide reflective jackets for members of the association to guide against accidents and serve as a form of identity for them against criminal activities.
In his remarks, the Executive Director, IBTC Pension Managers, Mr. Eric Fajemisin said the donation of the crash helmets by his organization was in line with the existing partnership with the state government to contribute to the socio-economic development of the state as part of its corporate social responsibility.
