Governor Seyi Makinde promised on Wednesday to rename the Ogbomoso-Iseyin route after the late Former Governor of Oyo State, Alao Akala, who died a few months ago.
During his time, the governor stated, late Akala made significant contributions to the growth and development of Oyo state.
Makinde made the announcement during the 76.67-kilometer Ogbomoso – Iseyin Road’s flag-off ceremony, noting that the late Governor was supposed to flag-off the road construction before his death.
“Someone would have been here with me today for the flag-off, but God called him before the date.” That day, I spoke with him and informed his church about it. This is someone who has made a significant contribution to the development of the State.
“I spoke to him and mentioned it to his church that day. This is someone, who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Oyo State. “The 76.67km road project, upon commissioning, will be named Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala Highway and we will put conspicuous signs every 10km from Ogbomoso to Iseyin that will show that this is Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala,” Makinde stated.