OSPOLY Students Write Adeleke Over Deplorable Community Roads
STUDENTS of Osun State Polytechnic OSPOLY, Iree have sought the intervention of the state government over deplorable condition of roads in the community, especially the one that leads to the campus.
The students noted that the condition of the road is a major concern for the entire community, stating that series of fatal accidents that claimed lives and injured many people has been recorded on the campus road.
“Going and coming from campus is a threat to our lives because of the poor condition of the roads”, said the students in an open letter written to Governor Ademola Adeleke by the Students Union Government of the institution.
OSPOLY Students Union stressed that the state of road from Poly Junction, Iree down to Ada Junction has made commuting difficult for students and staff of the institution, including visitors.
Signed by the President and General Secretary of the union, Comrade Azeez Tajudeen and Comrade Kayode Oluyeye respectively, the letter reads in part: “Dear listening Governor, we write to request urgent action to fix the deplorable and deadly road that leads to our campus.
“As you are aware, the road has been in a deplorable state for a long time, causing numerous accidents and putting the lives of students, staff and visitors at risk.
“The road leading to our campus has become a major concern for the entire academic community. The potholes, uneven surface and poorly marked lanes have made the road dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
“We have received reports of accidents on this road, and unfortunately, some of them have resulted in fatalities. These accidents have not only caused death and injuries to members of our community, they have also created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among students, staff and visitors.
“Furthermore, the state of the road has made commuting to and from the campus difficult and inconvenient for students, staff and visitors. Many students have had to spend hours in traffic due to the poor condition of the road.
“We, therefore, urge you to prioritise the repair of the road leading to our campus. The road is a major artery for the academic community, and fixing it will improve the safety and well-being of all those who use it. It will also enhance the reputation of your administration as one that is committed to the welfare of its citizens.”
