Tinubu set to launch next phase of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in August
By Esther Agbo
The Federal Government, continuing its infrastructural development under the Renewed Hope Agenda, has announced plans to inaugurate the next phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning from Cross River to Akwa Ibom, in August.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a stakeholders engagement meeting at Ibom Hall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday. The details were provided in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Edet Ekpenyong, on Sunday.
Umahi highlighted that, “We are here to introduce Section Three and Four of the famous Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
“We started and awarded Section One which started in Lagos and terminated at deep port in Lagos and is at 47.4km.
“There is Section Two that is starting at Lekki Deep Sea Port and taking it to the famous Dangote Refinery.
“The President has graciously directed that Section Three and Four must start at Cross River and stop at Akwa Ibom.”
He went further by asserting that, “Section Three has 27 km on Akwa Ibom land 38 km on Cross River State. While Section Four is entirely on Akwa Ibom that is 80 km.When you add 27 km and 80km, you have 107km. So, you are benefiting from maximising this coastal highway.
“When we complete the procurement process and award this Section Three and Four, work will start in many sub- sections of this section all at the same time.
“Tinubu is a man who matches his words with actions. So we are happy with the level of commendations and support we received from Nigerians and so many benefits of the coastal highway.”
Minister Umahi however praised President Tinubu for his commitment to matching words with actions, acknowledging the commendations and support from Nigerians.
Concluding the event, Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked President Tinubu for initiating Sections Three and Four, urging Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to provide full support to the Federal Government.
