Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has disclosed that all the governors in the Southeast region are working for President Bola Tinubu and urged the undecided, such as former governor Peter Obi, to join the train.
He also said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and that users will have to pay a toll starting in December.
—65 kilometres in total—covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. The host communities’ excitement speaks to these projects’ transformative impact.”
Commenting on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Minister explained its historic significance, noting that the route was conceived during the Shehu Shagari administration over four decades ago.
“The Trans-Saharan Trade Route dates back to colonial-era planning. President Tinubu is now bringing these long-abandoned visions to life.”
Commending the President’s leadership and foresight, Senator Umahi added:
“God gave him the vision for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway seven years ago. Today, he is actualising that vision. These projects testify to his unwavering commitment to national development and a better future for all Nigerians.”
He reaffirmed that the legacy projects are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and forward-looking.
