Minister of Works and Housing, Dave Umahi, has announced the approval of the design process for the 1000-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway by President Bola Tinubu.
Umahi made this disclosure during an inspection visit to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Lagos. He stated, “Mr. President has also directed me to commence the immediate design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway, which is a spur of the Coastal Highway.”
Umahi emphasized the government’s commitment to connecting all six geo-political zones in the country with a network of roads. He highlighted a plan to extend the coastal highway to Cameroon and connect the north-central region with a route from Enugu to Abuja.
During the inspection, Umahi explained the need to realign the coastal highway around the Lekki Deep Sea Port to align with its economic significance. He announced the construction of a flyover bridge to cross the Dangote/Hitech concrete pavement and connect to the Lagos-bound road.
Umahi emphasized the benefits of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway, including fostering a more secure, safer, and sustainable transportation system. He stated that the highway will circle the entire country and improve connectivity between major cities and economic hubs. CONTINUE READING
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