The Obong of Calabar Executive Forum (OCEF), a body that advises the Palace of the Obong of Calabar, has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to initiate the construction of the Calabar-Lagos highway simultaneously to accelerate the project’s completion and mitigate inflation-related risks.
During a press conference at the palace, OCEF recommended hiring numerous competent engineers and road construction contractors for the job.
They emphasised that if work starts on both ends and is divided among capable contractors with strict oversight by the Minister of Works, the project could be finished within the Tinubu administration’s tenure.
They praised the project as the largest infrastructure development in Nigeria and highlighted its potential to boost the economies of the nine states it will pass through.
OCEF also urged the government to not overlook the Adiabo bridge project, currently 70% complete, connecting Calabar to Akwa Ibom State, initiated during General Sani Abacha’s regime.
Additionally, they emphasized the significance of the East-West road in benefiting the South-South and Southeastern states.
Recall that the Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the commencement of the significant project estimated at N1.06 trillion. The construction of the first phase of a coastal road that will link Lagos with eight other states.
This project, which is expected to transform transport networks, increase trade, and foster regional development, is a major step towards achieving Nigeria’s goal of becoming a modern, interconnected country.
Recall that the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the commencement of a significant project worth N1.06 trillion.
It is anticipated that this infrastructure development will revolutionize transportation systems, boost commercial activities, and promote growth in the region, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aspirations to become a modern, well-connected nation.
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