The Nigerian government is carrying on with its plan to chisel out a coastal highway along the Lagos-Calabar axis.
It is part of the infrastructural developments drive of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Now, the government says it will inaugurate the next phase of the Lagos- Calabar Coastal highway from Cross River to Akwa Ibom.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the plan for the next phase at a meeting held on Saturday at Ibom Hall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
This was contained in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Edet Ekpenyong, on Sunday.
The minister was quoted as saying: “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.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Sections
“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”.
The minister added 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.
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“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”.
Also, at the event, the Senate President, Senator, Godswill Akpabio, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu.
He expressed delight that the president honoured his plea to start Section Three and Four of the coastal highway in Cross River State and take it to Akwa Ibom.
Furthermore, he called on the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to give maximum support to the Federal Government.
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