The Oyo State Government has announced traffic diversions in Ibadan ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at the historic Mapo Hall.
In a traffic advisory issued on Tuesday, the Coronation Organising Committee, through its security sub-committee, stated that the diversions became necessary due to the presence of dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu, who has confirmed attendance at the event.
The advisory was released under the chairmanship of former CCII President, Chief Bayo Oyero.
According to the committee, the affected routes will be closed to vehicular movement from 7:00 a.m. on Friday. They include Beere Junction inward Mapo Hall, Born Photo Junction inward Oja’ba, Idi-Arere Junction inward Oja’ba, and Itamerin Junction inward Mapo Hall.
To ease access for guests and residents, the Oyo State Government designated three official parking spaces: the Ibadan North Local Government car park in front of the Immigration Office, Agodi; the football field beside Yemetu Police Station; and Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado. From these points, shuttle buses will convey well-wishers with valid invitation cards to Mapo Hall.
Food vendors and traders were advised to arrive at the venue between 6:00 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., before the commencement of the road closures.
The committee emphasized that only the convoys of President Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will be allowed direct access to the restricted routes leading to Mapo Hall.
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