FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Highway After President Tinubu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This announcement was made by Minister of Works David Umahi during a briefing on ongoing infrastructure projects.

The highway, first envisioned 27 years ago, is considered a flagship project of Tinubu's administration, with construction work expected to begin in March 2024. The highway will stretch 750 kilometers and connect several coastal states in southern Nigeria, serving as a major economic corridor intended to improve transportation, boost trade, create jobs, and open new business and tourism opportunities.

The estimated cost of the project is N15 trillion. Despite some public concern regarding the cost and the demolition of structures along the route, the Federal Government maintains that the highway is a strategic investment aimed at long-term economic growth.

The renaming of the highway is seen as a way to further cement Tinubu's legacy.