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Governor Adeleke Bans Heavy Trucks on Olaiya Flyover to Ensure Safety
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his commitment to public safety by banning heavy-duty trucks and trailers from using the Olaiya Flyover.
This change is intended to protect both the infrastructure and the people who rely on this transportation route.
In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday, Governor Adeleke clarified that the decision to impose this ban is from concerns raised during a recent meeting of the State Security Council.
The council’s members expressed alarm over the increasing number of large trucks and trailers on Osun roads, emphasizing the risks associated with such heavy traffic on the bridge.
Governor Adeleke also took the opportunity to address recent accusations of political bias from the opposition, particularly from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The APC leadership has criticized the ban as unnecessary and has called for evidence to support the claims regarding the bridge’s safety.
In response, the Governor brought to notice that the decision was not only driven by safety concerns but also based on substantial technical assessments.
He pointed out that multiple technical reports have highlighted the condition of certain sections of the Olaiya Flyover in recent weeks.
As early as January, public interest engineers had approached the government requesting an integrity test for the bridge.
Recently, national leaders from the construction industry conducted a technical visit and reached similar conclusions regarding the urgent need for action.
Several state officials have also evaluated the bridge, echoing the call for immediate measures to ensure public safety while preserving the structure.
The Governor encouraged the public to engage in their own assessments of the bridge, asserting that transparency and accountability are key to maintaining trust in governance.
Furthermore, Governor Adeleke noted that a recent surge in heavy-duty traffic on Osun roads has necessitated quick measures.
Road closures along the Ibadan-Ogbomoso route have diverted more trucks to Osun, increasing the load on the Olaiya Flyover.
Governor Adeleke emphasized his obligation to safeguard public assets and the well-being of residents.
He reassured the public that all actions taken were in the interest of safety, free from any political influence.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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