By Ayo Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the completed 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in the execution of the ambitious 700km infrastructure project.
The ceremony, which held at Kilometre 8 of the project corridor near Jakande Estate in Lagos, signifies the completion of Phase I, Section I of the highway, designed to traverse nine coastal states.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s transportation network, bolster economic integration, and unlock tourism and investment potential across the southern corridor of the country.
Constructed by Hi-Tech Construction Limited, the newly completed 30km section offers immediate benefits to Lagos residents, particularly those along the Lekki-Ajah axis.
It is expected to drastically reduce commuting time and transportation costs to Victoria Island—one of Lagos State’s major economic hubs—thereby enhancing local commerce and accessibility.
The commissioning forms part of President Tinubu’s broader push to unveil completed infrastructure projects under his Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises economic growth through strategic infrastructure development.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that other major projects completed across the country will be virtually commissioned by the President.
These include the Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village in the Lekki Peninsula, the dualisation of East-West Road Section II (Sub-section I) from Eleme Junction to Ahoada in Rivers State, the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the rehabilitation of the Alesi–Ugep (Iyamoyung–Ugep) section in Cross River State, and the reconstructed collapsed bridge at New Artisan Market on the Enugu–Port Harcourt Road in Enugu State.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure across the nation to drive development and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.
