President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Lagos flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would
revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strengths of each zone. The President, who spoke from Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island end of the project, noted that the highway is a… revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strengths of each zone.
From Victoria Island, President Tinubu also performed the virtual flag-off of the design and procurement for the 1,000km Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which is expected to connect Sokoto to Badagry in Lagos State, passing through Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, and Oyo States. He also applauded the Chairman of Hitech Construction Company, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, and Engr. Ronald Chagoury, whose company is handling the project, for being worthy stakeholders and for believing in the future of Nigeria.
President Tinubu said the project will ensure that future generations have a good landmark and memory to treasure while serving as a good precedent set for others to follow in the timely provision of world-class infrastructure. He added that it will open economic opportunities for millions of people, fast-track economic development, and provide 30 million people with improved access to production and marketing centres, even as it will facilitate the free movement of people.
Emphasizing that due process was followed in awarding the contract for this transformative project, the Minister described President Tinubu as a visionary and courageous leader. In separate remarks, three Governors – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, and Mr. Hope Uzodinma of Imo – described the wide-ranging support from sub-nationals as a vote of confidence and support for the landmark project.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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