The Nigerian Government has temporarily reopened a 47.47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic activity across southern Nigeria.
Umahi described the opening as the realization of a 27-year dream, noting that President Tinubu had previously inaugurated a portion of the section in May 2025. The highway features reinforced concrete pavement, CCTV coverage, and other modern installations, which are expected to enhance cross-country connectivity, trade, job creation, and economic growth.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, lauded the Federal Government for prioritizing infrastructure. He highlighted that the highway would reduce travel time, link rural and urban markets, and support key economic zones like the Lekki Free Trade Zone, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity.
Speaking further, the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, described the temporary opening as a significant milestone in national development, noting that it would ease travel during the festive season and reduce pressure on alternative routes.
He also shared assurances from Hitech Construction Company’s Managing Director, Dany Abboud, that the entire 106-kilometre stretch covering Sections One and Two would be completed by December 2026.
He pledged continued collaboration with the government and commending the project team for their dedication to timely execution.
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