No Going Back On Demolition Of Shanties Around Schools – Oyo Govt

The Oyo State government has threatened to redouble its efforts to demolish illegal structures around schools.

The Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.) stated this during an inspection of the Jemibewon area of Sabo in Ibadan, Oyo State.

She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sanitise the environment and maintain a lawful and orderly society.

After the visit, Aderemi said the government would not be distracted by complaints arising from the demolition exercises.

She said the visit was a sequel to a petition received by the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, dated 17 February 2025, calling the authority’s attention to shanties around St. Gabriel School on the Jemibewon axis.

Aderemi said, “Recall that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, ordered the removal of Shanties around School Areas and fences on October 24th, 2023, and the rule of law must uphold this.”

“Letters have gone out twice to the occupants and owners of these illegal structures. Our officers have even met with the ‘Seriki n Sabo’ to dialogue with the residents. An ultimatum to vacate the place was issued as well.

She said a humble appeal to delay intervention and demolition was put forward until Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.