NYCN Ogbomoso zone commiserates families of accident victims, appeals to govt on Takie r/about
Yinka ADETUNJI
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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogbomoso zone has expressed deep sorrow over the recent wave of fatal accidents that have claimed several lives and caused immense pain and losses across Ogbomoso in the past few days.
This is contained in a press release signed by Comrades Alaba Marvelous and Saheed Taiwo, zonal secretary and president respectively, and made available to ogbomosoinsightonline.com.
The group which recently had a change of leadership also called on government’s urgent intervention on the Takie roundabout at the heart of the city, which it states requires urgent redesign.
“We particularly note with great concern the recurring accidents around the Takie Roundabout, which has become a death trap and a source of perpetual agony for road users. The frequency of these incidents calls for immediate and decisive action to prevent further loss of lives and properties,” it is noted.
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“On behalf of the entire youth population of Ogbomoso, we commiserate with the bereaved families and pray that God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses. We also pray for the quick and complete recovery of those currently receiving treatment in various medical facilities.
“We call on the Oyo State Government, Ogbomoso North Local Government, and relevant agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) to urgently find a lasting solution to the structural and traffic challenges at the Takie Roundabout. This may include redesigning the roundabout, improving road signs, installing speed breakers, enhancing lighting, and ensuring continuous enforcement of road safety regulations.”
NYCN also wants the contractor handling the Ogbomoso – Oyo road dual carriageway project to speed up work, saying its completion would decongest the metropolis of articulated vehicles (trailers, tankers, containers etc), which often cause the crashes.
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“Equally, we urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to expedite action on the completion of the Oyo – Ogbomoso – Ilorin express road, this vital road if completed will definitely reduce the volume of trailers without in Ogbomoso metropolis,” pledging, “The NYCN Ogbomoso Zone reaffirms its commitment to promoting safety, responsible driving, and community wellbeing. We stand ready to partner with government and stakeholders to ensure that Ogbomoso roads are safe for all.”
Ogbomoso Insight recalls that at least two accidents occurred at Takie round about last week and another at Isale-General area causing losses of lives and immense anxiety
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