Tinubu sets to commission completed section of Lagos-calabar coastal highway, others tomorrow

By Chris Ochayi

President Bola Tinubu, will tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, 2025, commission the completed section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.

The completed part of Phase I, Section I (30 km of 750 km) of the highway project billed for commissioning is scheduled to take place at KM 8 of the project (Jakande Estate Area in Lagos State.

Special Adviser ( Media) to the Minister of Works, Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji , who disclosed this through a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, also outlined other signature projects to be commissioned by Mr. Tinubu as parts of activities marking the administration’s second years anniversary in the office.

According to Barr. Orji, “The Honourable Minister of Works,Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON, FNSE FNATE has secured the approval of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to perform the commissioning ceremony of the completed part of Phase I, Section I (30 km of 750 km) Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway scheduled to take place at KM 8 of the project (Jakande Estate Area in Lagos State on Saturday, 31st May 2025.

“The President, who is also the initiator and actualizer of the historic project, is expected to virtually commission other completed Renewed Hope signature projects within Southern Nigeria, including the: construction of Lagos -Calabar Coastal Road Corridor (Phase 1 Section 1: Ahmadu Bello to Eleko Village Area in Lekki Peninsula (Ch.0+000 – CH47 +474; 47.474km), Contract No. 8438. (First 30Km). Contractor: Messrs. Hitech Construction Limited. Project Length: 30km

“Dualization of East-West Road Section II (Sub Section I) Eleme Junction in Port Harcourt – Ahoada in Rivers State. Contrator: Setraco Nig Ltd. Project Length: 47 x 2 (94KM)

“Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Expansion Works on Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, Phase 1, Section II, (Shagamu-Ibadan), C/No. 6205 in Ogun and Oyo States. Contractor: RCC Nigeria Limited. Project Length: 83.4 X 2 (166.8KM)

“Rehabilitation of Alesi – Ugep (Iyamoyung-Ugep) Section in Cross River State C/No. 6263. Contractor: Sermatec Nigeria Limited Project Length: 67.1km

“Reconstruction of Collapsed Enugu Bridge at New Artisan Market Enugu – Portharcourt Road in Enugu State C/No. 8494(Single Carriageway). Contractor: Messrs. CCECC Nigeria Ltd Project Length: 75m (3-Span, Dual Bridge)

“The Construction of New Bridge at Akpoha in Ebonyi State to Replace The Near Collapse Bridge, Contract No. 8469. Contractor: Messrs. CCECC Nigeria Ltd
Project Length: 75m(3-Span, Single Carriageway)

“Rehabilitation of Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressway, Section III: Enugu – Lokpanta in Enugu State, Contract No. 6251, ( First 16Km, Single Carriageway). Contractor: Project Length: 61km

“Rehabilitation of Ikorodu – Shagamu Road in Lagos/Ogun States, Contract No. 6289A Contractor: Arab Contractors O. A. O. Nig. Ltd. Project Length: 30.4km

“Upgrading of 15km Section of the East – West Road from PH(Eleme Juction) – Onne Port Junction in River State, Contract No. Id/701. (First 15Km). Contractor: RCC Nigeria Limited. Project Length: (15km of Eket Bound Single Carriageway

“Rehabilitation and Expansion of Lagos – Badagry Expressway Agbara Junction – Nigeria/Benin Border in Lagos State, C/No. 6513. Contractor: CGC Nigeria Limited. Project Length: 24.30km x 2

“He is to also flag-off some awarded projects, including: Ibadan Ife-Ilesha-Akure-Benin road in Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Edo States, construction of Nembe – Brass Road, construction of a section of Enugu & Onitsha Carriageway total length – 107km, Abakpa flyover in Enugu State.

“The Coastal Highway, which was his initiative 27 years ago with an enduring vision to expand the transportation ecosystem, improve accessibility along the coastal communities of 9 States, foster regional integration and social cohesion, and stimulate inclusive development that is resilient and sustainable is one of the four Renewed Hope Legacy Projects started by Mr. President.

“Today, as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a dream conceived has become a dream actualized.

“The Honourable Minister of Works succinctly captured the making of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a Renewed Hope signature project and a signpost of holistic road infrastructure transformation that will be a reference point and flagship of excellence in the continent of Africa.

In his words,” If Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway could be this beautiful, how will the streets of heaven be.” This underscores the strength of the road architecture and the beauty of its esthetics.”

The statement noted that the Honourable Minister of Works, together with the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo Esq has made all necessary arrangements to receive the invited dignitaries who are coming to witness the making of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, including Governors of various States,( especially Coastal States) National Assembly members, Honourable Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, heads of Agencies and parastatals and development partners, who have been invited to witness the making of the coastal highway.

It added, the Honourable Minister wishes them journey mercies as they come to join in giving our visionary President a rousing welcome in the Centre of Excellence.