OAU Bus-Stop Remains Light Deficient Despite Rehabilitation

By
           Kehinde Ayodele

The newly constructed bus-stop on the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife campus, undoubtedly reflects a significant development, that further enhanced the radiance of the campus in the afternoon, however, the bus-stop does otherwise at night, as the newly constructed bus-stop is clothed in darkness at night.

Recall that the ICONS Organization, recently reported the rehabilitation of the OAU bus-stop, designed to improve mobility and providing a structured bus-stop and plausible road networks, within the university. The rehabilitation, facilitated by the Nigerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, makes the bus-stop the most visible developments on campus in recent days. 

         day view of OAU Bus-stop.

Following its rehabilitation, observation of the newly constructed bus-stop revealed that, during the day, the aesthetic flowers, paintings, and properly demarcated parking lines in the bus-stop, gives the transport system of the university a more coordinated and beautiful outlook. For many on campus, it represents a long-awaited effort to modernise movement within the university environment.

          night view of OAU Bus-stop 

However, the beautiful ambience only lasts during the day due to the darkness overshadowing the bus-stop at night, as a result of the poor lighting system. In an investigation carried out by an ICONS correspondent, it was discovered the newly constructed bus-stop has no functional lighting system at all at night. As a result, visibility in these areas drops significantly once evening sets in, thereby leaving the bus stop blackout, making it the shadow of itself at night.

READ ALSO: https://theiconsorg.blogspot.com/2026/01/sen-oluremi-tinubu-delivers-oau-bus.html

The concern does not take away from the scale or intention of the infrastructure upgrade, which was to evidently and widely reflect a step forward for the university’s transport system. Nevertheless, lighting remains a critical part of road and public space design, particularly in a residential campus where academic and social activities extend beyond daylight hours.

Without adequate lighting, the usefulness of the improved bus-stop becomes restricted at night, when safety and visibility are just as important as structural quality.


As construction continues to reshape transportation within OAU, attention to lighting and night-time safety measures will be essential in ensuring that the project fully serves the university community at all times of the day.

 The management should provide a lasting solar-powered street light in the newly rehabilitated bus-stop, in a bid to make the facility genuinely serve its purpose of improving the campus aesthetics, and transportation system. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"Help Save Regina": Department of English Seeks Financial Support For Regina In Need of a Kidney Transplant

By
Image
By Taiwo Oyedeji  Regina Abosede Babalola, a first-year student from the Department of English at OAU, has recently been diagnosed with a severe kidney disease. Her condition has been described as critical, and she is currently admitted to Purplemed Kidney Centre in Ibadan. According to a voice note Regina sent to her brother, Joel Boluwatife Babalola, on May 20, the illness began with her vision becoming blurred and difficulty seeing, which prompted her to visit the Health Centre. After a check-up conducted at the Pharmacy, it was discovered that she had high blood pressure. In an interview, Joel shared how Regina's condition has rapidly worsened since then, as she has been in and out of hospitals, including Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Ile-Ife, and is now currently admitted to Purplemed Kidney Centre in Ibadan. READ ALSO: Law Students Organise Awareness Walk to Raise Funds for Colleague's Urgent H...
Read more

Manifesto Review: A Scorecard on the Students' Union President's Achievements and Unfulfilled Promises

By
Image
By Joy Oludele, Eniola Adeyeye and Israel Bakare  Before assuming the office of Students' Union President, Omoboriowo Damilola Isaac, the President of the Great Ife Students' Union, made a series of promises aimed at improving students' lives and addressing pressing campus concerns. These commitments formed the foundation of the campaign manifesto that earned him support from the student body. However, as the term progressed, many of these promises remained unfulfilled, raising questions about leadership effectiveness, planning, and accountability. The fact that the current President as the head of the Central Executives Council (CEC) has achieved some laudable feats cannot be overlooked. Back in August 2024, the Students' Union executives opposed the bus drivers who wanted to increase the bus fares from ₦150 to ₦200. For a while, the Students' Union provided buses to convey students for ₦100. In addition, the President has facilitated the construction o...
Read more

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside UI and OAU Public Hostels

By
Image
By The Icons Organization and Indy Press  For Deborah, a 100-level student and resident of Obafemi Awolowo Hall of residence, University of Ibadan, staying in her hall of residence was a choice she made because she was in her first year of study. She believed this choice was the safest way to get familiar with the school and its environment. Posi, another student, on the other hand, resides in a school hostel due to proximity. “I stay in Obafemi Awolowo Hall of Residence because of its proximity to classes; the fact that it is cheaper, it is less stressful than house hunting, and much safer than staying outside school,” Posi explained.  Posi's reason for staying in Obafemi Awolowo Hall is the same as that of many students who find themselves in public hostels — it is often cheaper and closer to school. This goes to show just how important hostel accommodation is for students in any university, as it affects both their academics and overall wellbeing.  Unfortun...
Read more