Confusion as Students Protest Against Renaming of Poly Ibadan, Block All Roads, Leave Commuters Stranded
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that the students of the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, protested on Tuesday, over the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic.
OTN News further reports as gathered that the students who blocked both the entrance gates of the institution and Sango-Eleyele Road, have left hundreds of commuters plying Sango-Eleyele Road in Ibadan stranded.
OTN News had earlier reported that the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had earlier proposed renaming the institution in honour of the late former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 89, which he later did.
OTN News recalls that, this move by the governor had since then sparked controversy from the alumni, students and some residents in the area.
OTN News further reports that the, Dr Olunloyo was the governor of old Oyo State between October and December, 1983. He was the first indigene of Ibadan to serve as the governor of the state.
OTN News gathered that the former governor, had once served as rector of the Polytechnic.
However, 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.“ the statement added.
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