Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has named the newly inaugurated Arterial Road N20 in Abuja in honour of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka.
The President inaugurated the road, which runs from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The Arterial Road N20 is one of the transverse arterial roads connecting the ONEX and the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) through the sector centres.
The road, according to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, will enhance vehicular traffic circulation from the bounding districts of Mabushi, Katampe, Jahi, and Kado.
Tinubu described the project as another testament to his administration’s development agenda of transforming every part of the country.
He said, ”Let me say that the recommendation to name this Arterial Road N20 after Wole Soyinka is well received. He is our foremost playwright, novelist, and Nobel Prize winner.
”He has brought Nigeria fame, pride, and international acclaim. Thank you for thinking that way. We all accept your recommendation on behalf of the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The President added that the project reinforces his government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and fostering sustainable development.
