The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has attributed the actualisation of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and other legacy projects across the country as catalysts for the country’s economic emancipation.
He disclosed this during an inspection tour of ongoing construction on Phase I, Sections I and II of the highway in Lagos.
He said that the project, designed to traverse nine states along Nigeria’s shoreline, is an investment in our collective future adding that, the Coastal Highway will incorporate wind turbines within its corridor to generate clean energy, which will earn the country carbon credit, thereby putting Nigeria on the global pedestal of environment-friendly nations.
Akelicious reports that Umai said that there will be windmill energy for the benefit of the adjoining communities, solar lights, as well as train service in-between the entire alignment, which will stimulate lots of socio-economic investments along coastal corridors.
He added that the legacy projects passing through the northern parts of the country will include dams for electricity generation and agricultural irrigation purposes along their corridors apart from the train tracks.
Engr. Umahi commended the contractor, Hitech Africa Construction Limited for its demonstrated technical prowess. He also praised them on the pace of the project, array of equipment, quality, and above all, the company’s readiness and determination to deliver on agreed standards and timelines.
The Honourable Minister also inspected Section I of the Construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State from Epe – Sagamu/Benin Expressway (54.2km) in Lagos and Ogun States. This section begins from Eleko Junction and it is being handled by the Dangote Group under the Federal Government’s Tax Credit Scheme.
