David Umahi Projects Lagos-Calabar Highway Completion by 2029

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, revealed that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is expected to be completed within three years, aiming for a completion date around 2029. During an appearance on Arise Television, Umahi defended the Federal Government's decision to prioritize major infrastructure projects despite concerns regarding the state of existing federal roads.

He acknowledged that the highway was awarded without public bidding but insisted that the direct procurement process was lawful. Umahi expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration, linking his completion timeline to his faith in the president.

He did not provide a detailed construction timetable or specific completion dates for individual sections of the highway. Additionally, Umahi stated that approximately 17,000 kilometres of roads are currently being reconstructed or constructed under his ministry, apart from major legacy projects, with about 1,700 kilometres of roads completed since the administration took office, along with over six kilometres of flyovers, bridges, and underpasses.