Oyo Leaders Pledge ₦5m for Reconstruction of Collapsed Ibadan Bridge

Political leaders in Oyo State have pledged ₦5 million to support the ongoing reconstruction of Oloya Bridge in Egbeda Local Government Area, Ibadan. The commitment was made during a site visit on Friday, November 13, 2026. Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi pledged ₦4 million, while lawmaker Olasunkanmi Samson Babalola and Egbeda Local Government each pledged ₦500,000. Ajadi also pledged to provide a supervisor for the project. The bridge reportedly collapsed during a flood about six years ago. Since then, residents have used a makeshift wooden crossing that has been linked to accidents, including the reported death of a commercial motorcyclist and an injury to another person. The community has begun building a concrete bridge and says additional support is needed to complete it. The project is intended to provide safer access for pedestrians, motorists and commercial motorcyclists.

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