Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Lagos-Abidjan Highway

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its strong commitment to advancing the 1,028km Lagos–Abidjan Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to transform trade and connectivity across West Africa. This assurance was provided by Minister of Works David Umahi during a high-level meeting in Abuja with a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Umahi, who serves as the chairman of the steering committee for the project, briefed attendees on the progress made in resolving outstanding technical and financial issues. The project connects Nigeria's Lagos to Côte d'Ivoire's Abidjan, as well as Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

Minister Umahi emphasized that infrastructure development is central to President Bola Tinubu's administration agenda. The Lagos–Abidjan corridor will feature reinforced concrete pavement and a three-lane carriageway designed to modern road standards, aiming for long-term durability.

Chris Appiah, ECOWAS Director of Transport, noted that the mission is part of ongoing consultations with member states.