Resumen
Socio-economic development is an indispensable part of an individual's livelihood. This paper critically analyzed the socio-economic effect on the ban of commercial motorcycles in the North Eastern States of Nigeria. Data were collected through questionnaire, interview and observation. Statistical and non-statistical methods of data analysis were employed. Hypothesis was tested using Pearson's product correlation coefficient. It was recommended that government should establish Youth Training Centre and the creation of entrepreneurial atmosphere for the unemployed to tackle any form of economic recession.