The Oyo State Government carried out a significant operation on Monday, targeting the removal of 359 illegal structures and shanties situated in the vicinity of public primary and secondary schools in Ibadan.
According to The PUNCH, eviction notices were issued directly to the proprietors of these unlawful shops, shanties, and structures. These notices were delivered through the principals and heads of the affected schools, and they were duly acknowledged.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, personally oversaw the operation.
He underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe and orderly environment within the premises of schools in the state.
The affected schools that underwent this clean-up operation included those in the vicinity of Ode Aje, Orita Aperin, particularly the IMG, Ode Aje; Islamic Primary and Secondary Schools; IMyyG Olubadan Basic Schools 1, 2, and 3, Orita Aperin; Government Technical College, Orita Aperin; Christ Church High School; United Mission College Demonstration School 1, Molete; IDC Basic School, Adobe; St. Stephen’s Primary School, Alegongo; Community High School Alegongo.
Also included were Issabatudeen Girls’ Grammar School, Orita Basorun; St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School, Yanbule; Methodist Grammar School Bodija; Emmanuel College, U.I, and several others.
The commissioner said, “We would not rest on our oars until sanity is maintained. Every student stands to learn better and maximise his or her potential, only if the learning environment is favourable. The present administration of Governor Seyi Makinde will never look away from this reality. We warn owners of the illegal shanties against further occupation of the school premises to avoid facing the wrath of the state environmental laws. “
