FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

Nigeria's Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honor of President Bola Tinubu, recognizing his foundational role in conceiving the ambitious infrastructure project. The renaming ceremony, announced by Minister of Works Dave Umahi, celebrates Tinubu's foresight, which dates back nearly three decades to his tenure as governor of Lagos State.

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That highway is named President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway.

"That highway is named President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway," Umahi declared during a media briefing in Abuja. He emphasized that the decision, made in consultation with ministry officials, acknowledges Tinubu's "dream" for the 750-kilometer corridor. Umahi noted that Tinubu first envisioned the coastal highway approximately 27 years ago, highlighting the president's ability to actualize his visions.

In addition to the renaming, President Tinubu has sanctioned the expansion of the Fourth Legacy Highway by an additional 400 kilometers, bringing the total planned length to about 1,100 kilometers. Further infrastructure developments approved by the president include the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with reinforced concrete pavement, the completion of the long-delayed Ibi Bridge in Taraba State, the construction of the 5.76-kilometer Lau Bridge, and the dualization of another 400 kilometers of the East-West Road.

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By the powers conferred on me as Minister of Works, in consultation with my Permanent Secretary, the Minister of State, directors and staff of the ministry, we decided to name it after him because of his dream for it.

Minister Umahi provided an update on the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, reporting progress across multiple sections. The first phase, from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos, is setting a standard for modern highway construction. The second section, connecting Eleko to the Lagos-Ogun boundary, is approximately 60 percent complete and expected to be substantially finished by November. Construction activities are also underway in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, and Ondo states, indicating significant momentum on this landmark national project.

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He had that dream about 27 years back as governor of Lagos State. It is one thing to dream and another thing to have the grace of God to actualise that dream. This is one man who dreams and has the grace and divine mandate to actualise that dream.