Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that his going to Aso Rock is in the interest of the people of the state.
The governor, while disclosing this during the flag-off ceremony of the dualization of Akobo Ojuirin/Odogbo Barracks to Olorunda Abaa junction by N O Idowu Comprehensive College in Ibadan, said he will continue to visit Aso Rock, Abuja, to seek help from federal government to develop the State.
It could be recalled that Makinde and four former governors on the platform of PDP among whom are Samuel Ortom and Nyesom Wike were in Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, though the reason for the meeting was not yet known.
However, the Oyo State Governor has insisted he will continue to go to Aso Rock to seek a refund of money spent on federal roads in the state from the president.
He said he has a genuine reason for going to Aso Rock even though some people are criticising him for doing that.
Makinde, while speaking further, announced that he has named one of the roads in the state after the former governor of Rivers State, Wike, saying the road between Idi Ape in Ibadan North East local government area up to Olorunda Aba in Lagelu local government area be known as Nyesom Wike Road.
He added that he will not hesitate to pay compensation to owners of property affected by the road construction, urging the people to cooperate with the contractor to complete the road on time.
Makinde said, “I will continue to go to Aso Rock to push for the refund of the money we spent on the roads. The Chairman of Lagelu, if you continue to come to us, I will continue to go to Aso Rock for a refund.
“Let me announce that Idi Ape to Olorunda Aba has been named as Governor Nyesom Wike Road. The road that stretches from Idi Ape to Olorunda Aba.
“The people of Olorunda Aba, you have endured but relief is here. Any property that will go, we will promptly pay the compensation. The road will be completed within 12 months”.