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Long Bridge/Kara gridlock: Abiodun calls for synergy between FRSC, TRACE
Long Bridge/Kara gridlock: Abiodun calls for synergy between FRSC, TRACE
…as governor hosts FRSC Corps Marshal
Sahara Weekly Reports That The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to join hands with the state-owned traffic agency in managing traffic along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Abiodun made this call when he received the Acting Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dauda Biu, in his Oke Mosan, Abeokuta office.
He noted that it is important to have a good traffic management on the Long Bridge/Kara corridor at a time construction work has slowed down as a result of the inability of the contractor to complete the work.
Abiodun described the pains travelers plying the almost three kilometer section of the road as painful, declaring that the action of the contractor handling the construction work around the corridor is completely unacceptable.
The governor, while acknowledging President Muhammadu Buhari for championing the reconstruction of the road, which is at a 85% completion stage, disclosed that he had called the attention of the Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency(FERMA) to the slow pace of work on the road.
“From the Long Bridge to Kara, as you enter Lagos, it has been perpetually under construction for the past three months. I believe in my own opinion, the contractor has been totally irresponsible.
“Their behaviour is completely unacceptable, road users coming from Abeokuta or from Ogun to Lagos State spend like six hours in just that place and when you get there, you don’t see anything, there is no construction activity going on there.
“I really don’t know what the contractor is doing that is taking three months in a stretch of about maybe two to three kilometers, obviously, traffic control is very poor, the management is very bad.
“I am pleading with you to please work with our own traffic agency to see how we can help our people manage that traffic better than what it is today,” Abiodun stated.
The governor, further described as reckless, the way and manner trailers park on the road and even cause damage to road infrastructure along the corridor, disclosing that his administration would in conjunction with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority look to build a befitting trailer park along the corridor.
“There was a committee set up that has the FRSC, Office of the Chief of Staff and the Federal Ministry of Works, to look at the Ogere Trailer Park, which has become a problem because the trailers will park recklessly. It has become a rest area for people going to the north, they park on the road, create a bottleneck, accidents occur there and even damage the road.
“There was an initiative that we should jointly build that trailer park, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority was meant to fund it, we were meant to provide the access to land so that a proper trailer park can be built on that expressway,” he said.
He informed the FRSC boss that his administration has embarked on the reconstruction of over 400 kilometers of road, some of which are federal roads, expressing his delight with the decision of the corps to bring its end of the year campaign to the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the Acting Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, while commending the governor for his strides in infrastructural development, said that the launching of it’s ‘Ember Months Campaign’ would help to reduce road crashes and injuries during the period.
The Corps Marshal who noted that the FRSC would continue to put in their best, said that they would also be willing to assist the state government in traffic management.
Biu was accompanied on the visit by the Lagos Sector Commander; Segun Ogungbemide, Corps Public Education Officer; Bisi Kassim and the Ogun State Sector Commander; Hameed Umar.
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Meet Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa, A Visionary Leader Committed to Philanthropy and Empowerment
Meet Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa, A Visionary Leader Committed to Philanthropy and Empowerment
By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration in the community of Abeokuta, Ogun State. As the Chief Executive Officer of 99 Cristal Lounge and Hotel International, he has transformed the hospitality landscape while simultaneously dedicating himself to uplifting the younger generation through a multitude of philanthropic initiatives.
He is the principal of the Omo-Ade Foundation, a charitable organization rooted in the mission of giving back to the community and fostering positive change. Under his leadership, the foundation has made significant strides in addressing the needs of the less fortunate. Notably, in July 2025, the Omo-Ade Foundation provided essential food and cash empowerment support to over 500 residents of Abeokuta North Local Government Area, illustrating his unwavering commitment to community welfare and development.
Alhaji Yisa is renowned for his warm-hearted nature and deep compassion, often described as having a heart of “gold.” His relentless dedication to philanthropy is a testament to his belief in the power of community and the importance of nurturing the potential of the younger generation.
His exemplary contributions have not gone unnoticed; Alhaji Yisa is a multiple award winner, recognized both in political circles and the educational sector for his outstanding service and commitment to the betterment of society. Through his work, he continues to inspire others to join the cause of social responsibility and community enhancement.
Through his leadership at 99 Cristal Lounge and Hotel International and the impactful initiatives of the Omo-Ade Foundation, Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa is not only building a successful business but also shaping a brighter future for the youth and less privileged in Abeokuta North and beyond. His journey is a powerful reminder of the change one can effect through compassion, dedication, and selfless service.
Dangote Truck not responsible for Auchi Accident, says Eyewitness.
The Dangote Cement truck did not cause the tragic accident, which occurred on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, contrary to online reports.
An eyewitness, Audu Omale, who gave a vivid account of the accident, recalled that “a third-party truck loaded with cement was moving in the opposite direction of the Dangote Cement (DCT) CNG truck on a slopy road. The commercial truck driver lost control of his truck due to a suspected brake failure, ran into a moving vehicle, a motorcycle, and eventually crashed into the side of the DCT truck. The DCT CNG truck caught fire in the process.
“Consequently, three persons from the vehicle hit by the third-party truck lost their lives, while two persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The DCT truck driver escaped to avoid a mob attack,” Omale clarified.
In a related development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed that the accident involved two trucks, one belonging to Dangote Cement, another truck, which has not been identified, and a GLK Mercedes-Benz car.
The Edo PPRO noted that all three occupants in the GLK were confirmed dead in the hospital, while the Dangote truck caught ffirewhich was brought under control.
“I can confirm to you that three vehicles were involved in an accident in Auchi at midday: two trucks and one GLK Benz. The police moved to the scene of the accident and evacuated three occupants of the GLK to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
“Two of the vehicles involved were trucks, one belonging to Dangote Cement and another unidentified one. The Dangote truck caught fire and was brought under control,” Yamu stated. He added that the investigation was ongoing.
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