Group Erects Traffic Boot in Honour of Late Biker, Lasisi Effangha
By Missang AKPET
Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN), a not for profit organisation has erected a traffic post in honour of the Late biker Lasisi Efangha who passed on February 16 2025.
The traffic boot which was erected in honour of the late biker, Socialite and APC stalwart was sited at Highway by Diamond junction, the exact spot where the late biker had a bike accident that claimed his life.
Speaking during the unveiling of the boot, the Cross River State president of BAN Mr. Emeka Ekpe said the traffic boot is an edifice erected not just in honour of the late Lasisi but to aid in cautioning motorist and other road users to be cautious while using the road.
"This traffic boot serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on our roads.
"It also serves as a tribute to Lasisi Effangha, who was not just a brother but a socialite who left an indelible mark on our lives" he added.
Mr. Ekpe maintained that the boot is built to serve humanity which is one of the core values of the association BAN.
Lasisi Effangha Memorial Traffic Boot
Handing over the traffic boot, the project manager Builder Samuel Ekanem said the boot though memoriam of Late Lasisi, it also serves as a constant reminder that we have to be safe when we ply our routes.
He explained that the traffic boot comes with an inscription "Under That Helmet" which was an inscription coined by the Late Lasisi which was popular among his peers and fellow bikers.
"With the words "Under That Helmet", he was indirectly warning motorist to be careful while using the roads and be cautious of bikers as under that helmet could be their father, mother, brother or friend.
"The boot also comes with an amber solar light at the top with the words "Slow Down" which should also serves as a reminder for motorist of the incident that occured at that spot and the need to slow down" he explained.
Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN), a not-for-profit organisation, has erected a traffic post in honour of the late biker Lasisi Efangha, who passed away on February 16, 2025.
The traffic boot, situated along the Murtala Muhammed Highway by Diamond junction in Calabar, Cross River State, is sited at the exact spot where the late biker was involved in a fatal bike accident that claimed his life.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, the Cross River State Chapter President of BAN, Mr. Emeka Ekpe, stated that the traffic boot serves not only as a tribute to the late Lasisi but also as a cautionary measure for motorists and road users.
"This traffic boot underscores the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on our roads,".
"It serves as a testament to Lasisi Effangha, who was not only a brother but a socialite whose impact on our lives will be remembered."
Mr. Ekpe emphasized that the boot was constructed to serve humanity, aligning with one of the core values of BAN.
Handing over the boot for public use, the project manager Builder Samuel Ekanem noted that the boot, though a memorial to Late Lasisi, also serves as a constant reminder of the importance of road safety.
The boot according to him, features an inscription "Under That Helmet," a phrase coined by Lasisi, which was popular among his peers and fellow bikers.
"With the words "Under That Helmet", he was indirectly warning motorist to be careful while using the roads and be cautious of bikers as under that helmet could be their father, mother, brother or friend" He explained.
The boot is also equipped with an amber solar light at the top, bearing the words "Slow Down," serving as a reminder to motorists of the incident that occurred at that spot and the need to exercise caution.
