Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has visited the Agodi axis of Ibadan, where a petrol-laden tanker exploded late on Thursday 18th November 2021.

Governor Makinde while inspecting the scene told security agents to restore normalcy to the area within 24 hours.

The incident had led the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) to issue a traffic advisory to motorists plying the axis.

Governor Makinde expressed shock and sadness over the incident adding that the agency in charge of traffic control in the state should, as a matter of urgency, return normalcy and ensure free vehicular movement.

In a remark,the Commissioner for  Energy, Seun Ashamu stated that his ministry would ensure speedy repairs of the damaged electric poles.

Also speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Dr Akin Fagbemi, represented by the General Manager of the Agency, Mr Adeoye Ayoade, stated that officers of the agency have been deployed to facilitate free flow of traffic.

Iyabo Adebisi

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