Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project is now 70% complete, with full completion expected by January 2026.
Umahi, who spoke during an inspection tour on Wednesday alongside officials from Dutch Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa, praised the pace and quality of work being done. The inspection covered the 20-kilometre stretch of road starting from Ahmadu Bello Way in Lagos, which was initially targeted for completion by May 2025.
The minister commended Hitech Construction Company, the project’s main contractor, for maintaining high construction standards. He also applauded the federal ministry’s bridge and roads department and the Lagos controller for their roles in the project’s progress.
According to Umahi, land has been acquired along the corridor for future developments, including tourism sites, housing estates, industrial hubs, and factory locations, aimed at unlocking long-term economic value.
He highlighted that foreign financial partners were impressed with the technical design and speed of execution. Umahi, however, issued a stern warning to residents not to access the superhighway directly from their homes, emphasizing that entry should only be via designated flyovers and interchanges to ensure traffic safety and proper flow.
The Lagos-Calabar highway is one of the federal government’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, intended to connect major coastal cities and boost economic activity across southern Nigeria.
