From the Media and Publicity Unit
Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA)
Advocacy and Sensitization Operation at Ogunpa Market Axis
In a bid to restore order and ensure the free flow of traffic in the Ogunpa market axis, a coordinated advocacy and sensitization operation was conducted under the leadership of the Chairman of Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, Maj. Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.), alongside the General Manager, Commander Ayoade Adeoye, and in collaboration with notable market stakeholders.
Present at the operation were Iyaafin Qudirat Aloba (Iyaloja General, South West), Olugbenga Olumide Atitebi (President, Ogunpa Central International Market Traders Association), and the President of First Gbagi Ogunpa Market. The focus of the operation was to engage with traders and motorists occupying roadways illegally—trading and parking in areas not designated for such activities.
All affected traders and vehicle owners were given a two-week ultimatum to comply with the directives of the market committee by vacating all road encroachments and returning behind the marked boundary lines. The officials emphasized that this measure is not only to decongest the roads but also to ensure safety and lawfulness within the market environment.
The leadership made it clear that any form of defiance after the grace period will attract full enforcement actions, in line with the Rule of Law. The next phase of the operation will be strictly enforcement-based and will no longer be friendly, he said.
Furthermore, the Authority warned that any individual or group found obstructing the operation—including violent resistance—will be arrested and charged directly before the tribunal court.
This exercise was carried out in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst, and other relevant agencies.
The public is hereby urged to cooperate with the Government as we work towards a cleaner, safer, and better-organized market environment for all.
Signed:
Office of the Media and Publicity Unit
OYRTMA
Oyo State ICT
July 7, 2025
