JUST IN: Tinubu Names Abuja Road After Famous Nigerian Female Artist
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, June 11, approved the naming of a 3.2 KM Road in Kwali Area Council after Ladi Kwali.
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while commissioning the road that linked the Kwali bridge in Kwali Area Council of FCT.
Wike told residents of Kwali that Tinubu is always committed to the wellbeing of Nigerians and will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy.
Ladi kwali is the face of the woman on the N20 note.
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