The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Ibadan ahead of the Boye Nation/JAF Movement Concert scheduled for September 21, 2026. The measures aim to ensure smooth traffic flow and protect motorists, pedestrians, and other road users during the event, which is expected to attract a large crowd. OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), disclosed this while briefing journalists at the authority's headquarters in Agodi, Ibadan.
According to Major Adesagba, VIPs with valid event stickers or entry passes will park at Gate 2, while other guests and attendees will use the Recreation Field opposite Gate 3, Sabo, as the designated parking area. PTS buses will be stationed at the Recreation Field to convey attendees to the concert venue. This arrangement is designed to manage the expected large influx of people and prevent congestion around the venue.
The chairman announced that Gates 1 and 3 will be accessible only to pedestrians. He advised attendees to use the designated parking facilities rather than attempting to drive directly to the venue. This will help reduce congestion and ensure the safety of road users. The restrictions are necessary due to the expected influx of people to the concert.
Roads leading to the stadium will be temporarily closed to motorists and members of the public who have no business at the venue. The Danax route to Sabo Recreation Junction and the Queen Cinema route to Eko Tedo will be closed to vehicular traffic between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Alternative routes have been designated for motorists and residents in the affected areas.
Major Adesagba appealed to motorists, commercial transport operators, and residents in the affected areas to plan their journeys ahead and comply with traffic signs and directives from OYRTMA personnel deployed to strategic locations. The authority has put in place measures to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the event.
The OYRTMA chairman emphasized that the restrictions are necessary to reduce congestion and ensure the safety of road users. The measures will help manage the expected large influx of people and prevent accidents. OYRTMA personnel will be deployed to strategic locations to enforce the traffic directives and ensure compliance.
The event is expected to attract a large crowd, and the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority is taking steps to ensure the safety and smooth movement of attendees. Motorists and residents are advised to cooperate with the authority and follow the designated traffic directives to avoid disruptions.
Key points
- OYRTMA announces temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Ibadan for the Boye Nation/JAF Movement Concert.
- Designated parking areas and PTS buses will be used to manage the influx of attendees.
- The restrictions aim to reduce congestion and ensure the safety of road users during the event.
