The Federal Government has officially named the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting his long-term vision for the significant infrastructure initiative.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, made the announcement during a media conference in Abuja on Thursday, stating that the decision followed discussions with ministry leadership and staff.
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Umahi noted that Tinubu first proposed the coastal highway approximately 27 years ago while he was governor of Lagos State, and has now realized that vision as President.
“That highway is now called the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway,” he said.
“With the authority granted to me as Minister of Works, in consultation with my permanent secretary, the minister of state, and ministry staff, we decided to name it after him in recognition of his vision.”
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He continued: “He envisioned this initiative around 27 years ago as Lagos State governor. It takes both dreaming and divine favor to bring such dreams to fruition. He is a leader who has both the vision and the mandate to see it realized.”
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Umahi also revealed that Tinubu has approved the extension of the Fourth Legacy Highway by an additional 400 kilometers, expanding the important corridor to around 1,100 kilometers.
Additionally, the President sanctioned the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway using reinforced concrete, the completion of the neglected Ibi Bridge in Taraba State, the construction of the 5.76-kilometer Lau Bridge, and the dualization of another 400 kilometers of the East-West Road.
The minister mentioned that progress is being made on various sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with the second section from Eleko to the Lagos-Ogun boundary around 60 percent complete and expected to be largely finished by November.
He stated that these projects are anticipated to enhance connectivity, foster national integration, and stimulate economic activities throughout the country.
