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Regional News of Monday, 22 May 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ciroma roundabout Ijebu-Ode and how it came about

Ciroma roundabout, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State Ciroma roundabout, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State

Ijebu-Ode is an ancient town in the Ogun State axis of Yoruba land.

A town with so many traditions dating back to tge arrival of its founders.
A town boasting a mixture of both Christian, Islamic and traditional religious adherents.

It is also a cosmopolitan town but one thing amazes people that come to the town for the first time.

It is the Ciroma Roundabout.

Have you ever thought of why this motorcycle was mounted on this roundabout?
Well from observation, this is the answer.

This roundabout which is just adjacent The general hospital of Ijebu-ode.

It was known to be a death trap as so many accidents in Ijebu-ode was recorded to have happened there.

That was before the roundabout was built.

Mounting of the motorcycle and construction of this roundabout came to pass after a popular motorist died on the road.

His identity was however unknown.

The motorcycle was mounted in honor of the man and so was the roundabout.



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