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The Ibadan Central Bus Terminals 1 and 2 (Iwo Road Bus Interchange) are now complete and will be commissioned today by His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
GSM is Doing Good, Kudos to the administration 💯

More pictures of the terminal here.

Ibadan circular road

“I will not speak with the protesters anywhere because some people are sponsoring them, what I will do is to come to the area myself and engage with the real people in the area.

I have also heard all the names you are calling me, a thief, a land grabber, etc but I know issues like this come with leadership and I am not bothered

I want to thank those who have sent private messages to me to show support, I am also human and sometimes those abuses get to me emotionally and it pains me but some of the messages I received have given me strength”

- Governor Seyi Makinde
Cc:Ogunmiloro Kenny Samson wall

Well all the issues surrounding circular road bothers on the below prongs and u can draw your conclusions.
1.Development
2.Politics
3.Vested interest
4.Masses
5.Land grabbers
6.Economic factors
Above all 2027 and 2027 and still 2027 will be the major factor in the coming days as regard any issues that come out from Oyo state s

It will be good to know the cost of the project as that will also enlighten the people of Oyo about how much they spent to get the infrastructure.

It will be good to know before we start celebrating.

History has taught us that, many white elephant projects are used to siphon states funds.

Not so impressed. Ibadan deserves something modern and bigger than this. C'mon makinde

Ibadan Circular Road: I’ll only talk to real property owners not politically motivated protesters–Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed ongoing protests against the Ibadan Circular Road project as politically orchestrated, insisting he will only engage genuine property owners affected by the development.

Speaking on Wednesday at the official commissioning of Ibadan Central Bus Terminal at Iwo Road, the governor said it was unfortunate that some individuals had chosen to politicize a project designed to bring long-term economic and infrastructural benefits to Oyo State.

He noted that truly productive and responsible citizens would not abandon their livelihoods to spend three straight days on the streets “pretending to protest” against development.

“Those who are genuinely affected will not be on the streets,they’ll be at their various places of work.

“I will not engaging those who are being sponsored to disrupt progress. The real property owners, those who have valid documents and legitimate concerns, will be attended to directly.”

The governor also addressed the wave of criticism directed at him since the protests began, saying he was aware of the many unflattering names being used against him on social media and in public discussions.

However, he maintained that his commitment to the state’s development remains unshaken.

“I’ve heard all sorts of things being said about me, and I’m not moved. Leadership requires focus and courage. If you’re doing the right thing for your people, you must be ready to be called names,” Makinde said.

Makinde emphasized that the 113-kilometre Ibadan Circular Road project, though challenging, is a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for sustainable growth and urban expansion.

He explained that the road, when completed, will ease traffic congestion, open up new economic corridors, and attract more investment to the state.

To deepen transparency and direct engagement, the governor announced that beginning next week, he would lead an inspection tour of the project sites alongside Ibadan mogajis, traditional rulers, members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), and other key stakeholders.

“This isn’t just about a road; it’s about the future of Ibadan. We’ll take our traditional institutions and respected community leaders on-site so they can see the progress for themselves. That’s the level of accountability we owe our people,” Makinde said.

Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in a brief remark on the criticism against Makinde called on the governor to remain courageous and focused.

He explained that criticism remains part of a public life of a leader who is achieving results. He expressed pride in Makinde’s accomplishments as a governor particularly in the area of infrastructural development.

HacheNoire:
It will be good to know the cost of the project as that will also enlighten the people of Oyo about how much they spent to get the infrastructure.

It will be good to know before we start celebrating.

History has taught us that, many white elephant projects are used to siphon states funds.

At least there's a visible project to show off unlike Ogun state with it's signatory bad road!
Travellers along Ibadan will no longer have only brown roof to show as proof of visit to the State!

SporaD8:
At least there's a visible project to show off unlike Ogun state with it's signatory bad road!
Travellers along Ibadan will no longer have only brown roof to show as proof of visit to the State!

The cost of the project will still be a useful information that will enlighten all. People deserve to know before they applaud.

Since Ambode built Oshodi Bus Terminal, na so the virus of Bus Terminal take spread for Nigeria.

Now, every state government wants to build a Bus Terminal.

Okay na!

Very nice, Ibadan o ni baje.

HacheNoire:
It will be good to know the cost of the project as that will also enlighten the people of Oyo about how much they spent to get the infrastructure.

It will be good to know before we start celebrating.

History has taught us that, many white elephant projects are used to siphon states funds.

Are you from Oyo?

If not, why crying more than the bereaved?

OriOko88:
Not so impressed. Ibadan deserves something modern and bigger than this. C'mon makinde

Bigger than what? That's not the only bus terminal in Ibadan, or you're expecting all Ibadan to enter bus in that place alone

Oga, renovate the roads and even build new ones instead of wasting money on those senseless projects.

The so called commercial drivers you are building the terminal for are leaving there once it’s evening time and coming back to the main road to fetch passengers.

Red mud people come and see transformation.

OriOko88:
Not so impressed. Ibadan deserves something modern and bigger than this. C'mon makinde

that's not the only one na

My Governor is working

HacheNoire:
It will be good to know the cost of the project as that will also enlighten the people of Oyo about how much they spent to get the infrastructure.

It will be good to know before we start celebrating.

History has taught us that, many white elephant projects are used to siphon states funds.

But they done it for people to use, what if not done and the money goes? Nothing will happen. The project will be used by d masses and the cost is the government headache.

Bus terminal is nice but not something we should be celebrating when a Governor builds one. Common, have we become this cheap. Just like Anambra people common "Fun Park" for months.

The governor should find lasting solution to the circular road Corridor illegal acquisition otherwise, it will mess things up for him

The design looks drab.Not inspiring.
Old school buildings.
Buildings count a lot when executing projects.

SporaD8:
At least there's a visible project to show off unlike Ogun state with it's signatory bad road!
Travellers along Ibadan will no longer have only brown roof to show as proof of visit to the State!

Focus more on your underdeveloped region and leave South West alone.

This is very poor coming from Oyo State. They can do better. I heard that mentioning GALA and MALT can earn you a ban on nairaland ?

Penguin2:
Since Ambode built Oshodi Bus Terminal, na so the virus of Bus Terminal take spread for Nigeria.

Now, every state government wants to build a Bus Terminal.

Okay na!

At least it’s a welcome development rather than have buses litter every roads leading to road accidents and all every now and then.

If he's performed and still performing worderfully, why are his people protesting then. Is there something we need to know that we don't know?

Truths9ja:
The Ibadan Central Bus Terminals 1 and 2 (Iwo Road Bus Interchange) are now complete and will be commissioned today by His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
GSM is Doing Good, Kudos to the administration 💯

In 2025? Check when things like this were done by Tinubu’s boys in Lagos

Nice one, love from Enugu Good thing is good thing from anywhere

Is this why new garage and eviron is blocked

Dapo Abiodun should go to Ibadan for industrial training with Seyi Makinde.

What kinda structure is this in 2025 ffs