As preparation continues for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, the organising committee yesterday announced the closing of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the event.
The Security Sub-Committee, which operates under the main committee chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero, former President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), issued a traffic advisory informing the public that the road closures are necessary due to the anticipated arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other dignitaries who have confirmed their attendance at the coronation.
The committee said the affected routes would be shut on Friday, at 7am.
The affected routes, according to the advisory, include: Beere Junction inward Mapo Hall; Born Photo Junction inwards Oja’ba; Idi-Arere Junction inwards Oja’ba and Itamerin Junction inwards Mapo Hall.
To ease movement and reduce congestion, the committee has designated three official parking areas within the city: the Ibadan North Local Government car park in front of the Immigration Office at Agodi; the football field beside Yemetu Police Station; and Liberty Stadium in Oke Ado.
Shuttle buses will be available at these designated parks to transport well-wishers with valid invitation cards to Mapo Hall for the coronation ceremony.
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