The Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has named the newly flagged off road linking Idi Ape to Akobo-Olurunda in the state after former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike.
Makinde made this known during the flag-off of the dualization of the road Olorunda Abaa road on Friday.
The 8.3km road which is awarded at the cost of N9.6 billion is is expected to get completed within one year.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Makinde said, the repair of the road will also cut down time spent conveying people in emergency situations on the road which has not been motorable for over 15 years.