The students, who converged at the main gate of the institution on Monday, were said to be expressing grievances over issues yet to be confirmed as of press time

By Titilope Adako

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a traffic advisory to motorists over a protest embarked upon by students of Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, which has led to the blockage of major roads within the city.

The students, who converged at the main gate of the institution on Monday, were said to be expressing grievances over issues yet to be confirmed as of press time.

The protest, however, caused heavy traffic congestion across several routes in the state capital.

In a statement signed by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Maj. Adesagba Adekoya (retd.), the agency disclosed that areas including Sango en route Eleyele, Sango-Elewure Housing, and Awolowo Junction axis may experience temporary road closures due to the student action.

“The general public are hereby informed of an ongoing Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic students’ protest at the main gate of their school. Meanwhile, Sango en route Eleyele axis may likely be blocked for traffic, Sango Elewure Housing and Awolowo Junction axis may temporarily block as well. While Bodija-Secretariat main gate under the bridge may also temporarily block due to this students’ unrest activity,” the statement partly read.

The traffic agency urged commuters heading towards Eleyele, Apete, Ijokodo and other nearby areas from Sango and vice versa to explore alternative routes through Dugbe, Mokola or Ajibode in order to avoid prolonged delays and confrontation.

“Furthermore, people moving from Sango, Elewure, Awolowo Junction and Bodija en route Secretariat main gate under the bridge should also seek alternative routes as there may likely be temporary blockage by the student rampage,” it added.

OYRTMA appealed to all motorists and road users within the affected corridors to remain calm, cooperate with traffic officers and obey diversion signs to ease traffic flow and prevent avoidable gridlocks.

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