President Tinubu Inaugurates Construction Of 700-Km-Long Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday inaugurated the construction of the 700 km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, noting that this highway project will enhance Nigeria's transportation system.

The president announced from the starting point on Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island in Lagos that the highway will go through nine states along Nigeria's coast and connect the A1, A2, A3, and A4 highway corridors vertically crossing the western, central and eastern regions of the country.

The coastal highway will start in Lagos and end in Cross River State, with an additional route to the north-central part of Nigeria. Tinubu also flagged off the design and procurement for the 1,000 km Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will connect Sokoto to Badagry in Lagos State, passing through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara and Oyo States.

Furthermore, the president also virtually flagged off the design and procurement for the 461km Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Road, which will go through Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, terminating at Apo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Tinubu, who was in Lagos to launch projects as part of his administration's first anniversary celebrations, also virtually kicked off the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 330 roads and bridges across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria.

The president went on to praise the minister of works, David Umahi, for his hard work and dedication to the coastal highway project. He also applauded the chairman of Hitech Construction Company ambassador, Gilbert Chagoury, and Ronald Chagoury for their commitment to the project.

"Together, we worked to tame the Atlantic, and we turned a disaster into a great asset of value. We lost weight and took insults, but eventually, we tamed the Atlantic. We achieved our goals," the president said, as per the State House's official website.

"Today is my day to boast. The deal is done. The dream is realizable. The determination to build a nation of prosperity is possible. We said we would build this road, and we are determined to do it. Do not be afraid. We will do this road, and it will be a success for Nigeria, and we will do even more of this."

Tinubu noted that this project was not just a road but it is also a symbol of hope, unity, and prosperity.