Civil society organisations, opposition party figures, and business stakeholders have commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the quality of work on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing progress so far as impressive.
During a project tour in Lagos, stakeholders waxed optimistic about the economic benefits that the highway will bring, calling for Nigerians to support such development efforts irrespective of political divisions.
Senator David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed that the first section from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko is expected to be completed by May 2026, and noted that 35 km have already been finished, with about 12 km remaining for that section.
Experts also highlighted the highway as a test case for large infrastructure financing and execution in Nigeria. One policy expert noted that consensus across political divides is essential to sustain long-term projects.
As the 750km coastal road project proceeds through multiple states, proponents argue it will relieve traffic congestion, boost interregional trade, and deepen connectivity across the southern corridor.
