The Federal Government has named major streets in Abuja after some eminent Nigerians and accomplished Africans, with the soon-to-be inaugurated Inner Southern Expressway, running through Abuja city centre, named after President Goodluck Jonathan.

2. The Wuye district boulevard, measuring 1,730 metres, was named after former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

3. Another major road in the same district was named after Vice President Namadi Sambo.

Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed, according to a statement on Monday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Nosike Ogbuenyi, made the announcement during the FCT Executive Committee meeting held at his official residence in Life Camp, Gwarinpa.

The major streets named after the eminent personalities also include Asokoro Extension, Guzape, Wupa, Wuye and Maitama Extension districts as well as expressways and roads.

Aside Jonathan, Atiku and Sambo, other beneficiaries include:
4. former Senate President, the late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo;
5. former Speaker of the House of…read more…