Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, have staged a massive protest over the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.
The students, who came out in large numbers, shut the main entrance gate at the South Campus and other school gates in protest against the recent development.
Recall that the Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service held for the late former governor at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, announced that the institution would henceforth be addressed as “Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.”
In an earlier reaction, students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, through a statement signed by the Student Union Government President, Comrade Oladipupo Olamide, expressed their disapproval of the renaming, describing the decision as “unjustifiable and degrading.”
Hundreds of commuters plying the ever busy Sango-Eleyele Road in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, are currently stranded due to the ongoing protest.
The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency in a release signed by the Executive Chairman, Maj. Adekoya RTd had enjoined commuters to use alternative routes for their movements pending the “temporary” blockage
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.“