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FCT: Streets to be named after Adeleke, Davido
The Abuja Municipal Area Council is set to name a street after Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun state, and David Adeleke, his nephew popularly known as Davido.
The council disclosed that the recognition was due to the result of the outstanding performance and commitment to laudable infrastructural development in Osun State.
It stated Davido’s recognition was as result of his enormous contributions in the entertainment industry.
In a statement by Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, on Tuesday April 16.
The statement partly reads: “The Abuja Municipal Area Council has nominated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state for the distinct honour of naming a street after him, saying the recognition was as a result of his outstanding contributions and commitment to laudable infrastructural development in Osun state.
“The development which was conveyed in a letter date April 15, 2024, put Governor Adeleke on the famed list of eminent Nigerian leaders and public servants immortalized, which the street naming within the Abuja Municipality in the nation’s capital represents.
“The council added that the governor’s nephew, Mr. David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will have a street with the Abuja Municipality naked after him, noting that “To add to this honour, your Nephew David Adeleke, who no doubt has been a character to be emanated by Nigerian youths due to his enormous contributions in the entertainment industry, has honourably been included in the nomination.
“Subject to your acceptance of this nomination, kindly confirm your formal acceptance.”
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