The Federal Government has named the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s role in initiating the landmark infrastructure project.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision during the commissioning of a completed section of the highway on Thursday. He described the road as a transformative national project that would boost economic growth, improve connectivity and open up new opportunities along Nigeria’s coastline.
Umahi said the road, now officially named the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Road, reflects the President’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure across the country.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of the Federal Government’s flagship road projects. When completed, it will stretch from Lagos to Cross River State, linking several coastal states and improving transportation, trade and tourism.
The project has generated public debate since construction began, with supporters describing it as a strategic investment in national development, while critics have raised concerns over its cost, procurement process and environmental impact.
The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony attended by senior government officials and other dignitaries.