The Management of University of Ibadan said that their attention has been drawn to a viral video on social media about a female skater being arrested.
In a statement signed by Olubunmi O. Faluyi, Registrar and Secretary to Council, the Management said, “The fact of the situation was that Professor J. A. O. Woods, a distinguished Professor of Chemistry and the immediate past Focal Officer of SERVICOM on the campus, saw the lady and another male skating along Oduduwa Road, the busiest road on campus. It is important to state that Skating on major roads on campus is illegal, in the same vein that learner drivers are prohibited”.
“Professor Woods stopped the skaters and requested that they should be taken to the Campus Security office. At no time did he rough-handle the lady. Posting the video on Social media was a pure act of mischief.”
“In general, skating on major roads is illegal and unsafe. Worldwide, it is only allowed on walkways and designated parks and not on highways.”
“The actions taken by the Professor was to protect the lives of the skaters and other road users.”
“Management therefore, condemns the way the story is being posted on Social Media and unkind comments made.”
“Management seizes this opportunity to reiterate that it is illegal to skate on major roads within the campus. Learner drivers are also not allowed on the major roads within the University campus during peak periods.”