Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, have staged a mass protest against Governor Seyi Makinde's decision to rename the institution after late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.
The students on Tuesday morning blocked the entrance gates of the polytechnic and the busy Sango-Eleyele Road, causing traffic congestion and stranding commuters.
The students are protesting the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, citing disagreement with the decision. The protest has caused significant traffic disruption, with commuters and residents stranded on the busy Sango-Eleyele Road.
Many staff members were unable to access the institution due to the blockade.
The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYTMA) in a statement by the Executive Chairman, Maj. Adekoya Rtd. enjoined commuters to use alternative routes for their movements pending temporary blockage of the roads.
He wrote: “The general public are hereby informed of an ongoing student protest at The Polytechnic Ibadan, main Gate, the road in front of the school gate has been temporarily blocked.
“Motorists heading towards Eleyele, Apete, Ijokodo, and nearby areas axis from Sango and vice visa are advised to take alternative routes through Dugbe, Mokola or Ajibode to avoid delays and unnecessary confrontation.
“We appeal to all road users to remain calm, cooperate with traffic officers, and follow all traffic diversion signs.
“Thank you for your understanding.“
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