The Oyo State Government has commenced a re-verification exercise for property owners and claimants affected by land acquisition along the first segment of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, covering Alago to Ajota areas in Ibadan.
The exercise, which began on Sunday at the Islamic High School, Basorun, is scheduled to run until Saturday, targeting around 3,000 property owners and claimants. The Chairman of the Monitoring Team for Compensation, Sunday Odukoya, assured that the government would prioritize payments to rightful claimants.
Odukoya, a retired Commissioner of Police, stated that Governor Seyi Makinde directed the prompt execution of the verification to prevent undue delays and ensure timely compensation.
“The governor instructed us to expedite this process to prevent claimants from enduring unnecessary hardship. We are working every day until Saturday to conclude the exercise,” Odukoya said.
He emphasized that documents such as NIN, land purchase receipts, surveys, and other relevant papers would be required for verification. Despite a slow turnout, he urged affected residents to participate, assuring that the government remains committed to its promise of compensation.
In a related development, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched raids against illegal street traders within Ibadan’s metropolis, targeting areas such as Oritamerin, Gege, Agbeni, and Ogunpa.
OYRTMA Chairman, Retired Major Adekoya Adesagba, highlighted that the makeshift markets in these areas caused severe traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and drainage blockages, exacerbating flooding.
During the operation, 12 individuals operating illegal motor parks were apprehended, and traders violating regulations faced fines and had their stalls seized. Adesagba urged marketers to desist from road trading, emphasizing that these measures are for their safety and the city’s overall welfare.
