By Habeeb Ibrahim
The Ikorodu Local Government has announced traffic diversion arrangements ahead of the second edition of the Ikorodu-Oga Fanti Carnival scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The diversion, which will take effect from 7am to 4pm, is aimed at managing vehicular movement and ensuring the smooth conduct of the carnival.
According to the traffic advisory, motorists travelling along Itamaga, Awolowo Road, Igbogbo, Shagamu Road and Lagos Road will be required to use alternative routes during the period.
For motorists travelling from Itamaga/Awolowo Road towards Igbogbo, diversion will be made at Oshikoya Street through Igbogbo Police Barracks. Those travelling in the opposite direction will divert at Owode Street to link Oshikoya Street and Awolowo Road.
Motorists heading from Itamaga towards Shagamu Road will divert at Akasholori to link Ikorodu High School, while those travelling from Shagamu Road towards Itamaga will divert opposite the high school to connect Akasholori Road.
For traffic from Lagos Road towards Shagamu Road, motorists will make a U-turn at Jumofak, proceed through Eyita and connect Ile-Epo Oba.
Similarly, motorists travelling from Shagamu Road towards Lagos Road will divert through Cemetery Road to link Eyita and Jumofak.
Those travelling from Lagos Road towards Ebutte Igbogbo Road will divert at Ogolonto to connect Ebutte.
The advisory also identified three locations that will be inaccessible during the carnival. They are Ojogbe Roundabout Garage, Ota-Ona Roundabout and Itun-Maja-Sabo Roundabout.
The road restrictions are expected to remain in place until 4pm on Saturday.
The Fanti Carnival 2.0 will feature cultural processions by the three major traditional quarters in Ikorodu, alongside musical performances by Nigerian entertainers, including Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, Malaika and Jesse King.
Motorists and residents have been advised to take note of the diversion points, plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with traffic officials to ensure smooth movement during the celebration.
