Wole Soyinka
Why we named Abuja road after Wole Soyinka – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed why one of the newly constructed road in abuja was named after Wole Soyinka.
Within Nigeria had reported that the Arterial Road N20 from Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway within the Federal Capital City was named after the Nobel laureate.
The project, which was a Full Scope Development of the Arterial Road, was commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday.
Wike disclosed that the contract for the construction of the road was awarded in 2020 at the cost of N30.6 billion, adding that the completion of the road project has brought relief to the residents of the FCT.
He said the naming of the road after Soyinka was a way of honouring individuals who have contributed to the growth of Nigeria.
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He stated that “the proposal to dedicate the road to Prof. Wole Soyinka is rooted in the importance of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to progress and development during their lifetime, thus setting an example for others.”
The Minister also thanked the contractor for ensuring the timely completion of the road project.
Earlier, President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he went against the wish of many people to appoint Nyesom Wike as the FCT minister.
Tinubu said some persons advised him against appointing Wike into his cabinet.
Tinubu said Wike has proved his detractors wrong and has also rewarded the confidence he resposed in him, noting that he has given his government something to point to as achievement in its first year.
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