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THE SUSTAINABILITY AND UNSUSTAINABILITY OF OKADA BUSINESS IN LAGOS

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  THE SUSTAINABILITY AND UNSUSTAINABILITY OF OKADA BUSINESS IN LAGOS Okada business is one of the most profitable business anyone can venture into in Lagos as an operator or a side-hustle owner. An average rider earns between five thousand and ten thousand daily after deduction of fuel and maintenance fees, as well as, the daily remittance to men of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) which some riders said they pay up to #1500.  A owner can earn as much as #15,000.00 or #20,000.00 weekly; b ut the business perhaps is one of the most risky businesses one can venture into.   Arguably, every business comes with risks; hence, the cliché - no venture no gain! However ,  Okada business risks are many including the possibility of lost of lives and valuables.  Every time you ride a bike in Lagos, you are indirectly surrendering your life to the rider expertise and fate. It is a game of chance, you either get to your destination safely, wounded or even killed. This is because an a