Oyo Govt issues traffic advisory ahead of Olubadan coronation
The Oyo State Government has announced temporary traffic restrictions in Ibadan ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the government said the restrictions will take effect from 7:00 a.m. on the day of the ceremony to ensure smooth movement around the venue at Mapo Hall.
According to the advisory, motorists will not be allowed to access the following routes: Beere Junction inward Mapo Hall; Born Photo Junction inward Oja’ba; Idi-Arere Junction inward Oja’ba; and Itamerin Junction inward Mapo Hall.
The government also designated special parking spaces for guests attending the historic event. These include: Ibadan North Local Government Car Park, Agodi (in front of the Immigration Office); the football field beside Yemetu Police Station; and Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado.
To ease movement, shuttle buses will be available to convey invited guests from the designated parking areas to Mapo Hall.
The state government urged residents and visitors to plan their movements accordingly, stressing that the measures are aimed at ensuring orderliness and security during the coronation ceremony.
