Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has announced that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and will be tolled starting December 2025.
Speaking during an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office, Umahi revealed that 30 kilometres of Section 1 of the highway have been completed, with an additional 10 kilometres of Section 2 expected to be finished by year’s end.
“By December, we will toll Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. We project a 10-year return on investment,” Umahi said.
He highlighted the road’s advanced features, including solar-powered lighting, CCTV infrastructure, and carbon credit advantages. “It is more than a road; it is an economic corridor and a catalyst for regional growth,” he added.
According to the Minister, Sections 3 and 3B—totaling 65 kilometres—were flagged off recently, covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. “The excitement of the host communities reflects the transformative impact of these projects,” he noted.
Umahi also provided updates on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, describing it as a revival of a colonial-era Trans-Saharan trade route. “President Tinubu is now bringing these long-abandoned visions to life,” he said.
On the political front, Umahi stated that all South-East governors are backing President Tinubu for re-election in 2027. He disclosed that plans are underway for a political summit that will bring together South-East leaders, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to endorse Tinubu’s candidacy.
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