Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have given the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) a 72-hour ultimatum to commence emergency repairs on the deplorable roads leading to the university’s Oye and Ikole campuses, threatening mass protests if the agency fails to act.
In a strongly worded statement dated October 28, 2026, the Students’ Union Government lamented that the dangerous road conditions and persistent traffic gridlocks had turned daily journeys to lectures and examinations into life-threatening experiences. The union said several students had lost their lives in accidents on the roads, leaving families and friends devastated.
The students cited another disturbing incident on October 27, when a trailer reportedly hit a student riding a motorcycle and fled the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. The injured student was receiving medical attention and had reportedly been referred to another hospital. The union commended soldiers of the 148 Battalion at FOB ODE for their intervention, which reportedly led to the arrest of the trailer driver.
Questioning FERMA’s response to the road crisis, the students demanded immediate deployment of personnel and equipment for effective palliative repairs. They also called for transparency regarding the measures taken and resources allocated to maintaining the roads.
The union appealed to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to deploy more personnel to manage traffic congestion and improve safety along the affected routes. It warned that the gridlocks expose road users to danger and could obstruct emergency vehicles.
FUOYE students warned that failure to commence visible repairs within 72 hours would trigger peaceful protests and lawful demonstrations at relevant FERMA offices in Ekiti State. The union insisted that its demand was driven by repeated tragedies and the need to protect students’ lives, declaring that their patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
