Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that a
section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled starting December.
Umahi made the disclosure during an interview for a
forthcoming State House documentary marking the second anniversary of President
Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He said: “By December, we will toll Section 1 of the
Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. We project a 10-year return on investment.
“The road has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure, and offers carbon credit advantages.
“It is more than a road; it is an economic corridor and a
catalyst for regional growth.”
According to the minister, 30 kilometres of Section 1 have
already been completed, with an additional 10 kilometres in Section 2 nearing
delivery. Both segments feature six-lane concrete-paved carriageways, designed
to meet modern standards for safety and durability.
Umahi further revealed that construction had commenced on
Sections 3 and 3B of the highway, spanning a total of 65 kilometres, covering
38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. He described
the positive response from local communities as a clear indication of the
project’s wide-reaching socioeconomic benefits.
“Just days ago, we flagged off Sections 3 and 3B—65
kilometres in total, covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27
kilometres in Akwa Ibom. The host communities’ excitement speaks to these
projects’ transformative impact,” he said.
Umahi also highlighted the administration’s renewed focus on
the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, which he noted was part of a broader vision
dating back to colonial-era trade plans.
“The Trans-Saharan trade route dates back to colonial-era
planning. President Tinubu is now bringing these long-abandoned visions to
life,” the minister explained.
Turning to politics, Umahi expressed confidence in President
Tinubu’s re-election prospects, disclosing that all South-East governors were
aligned in their support for the president’s second-term bid.
He added that discussions were underway to convene a
political summit that would unite South-East leaders, including Labour Party’s
2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in support of Tinubu’s 2027
ambition.
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