President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the commencement of the design of the 1000-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway.
Minister of Works Dave Umahi disclosed this during an inspection visit to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Lagos.
Umahi stated that the coastal road, once completed, would serve as a vital link connecting various regions of Nigeria, including the South-West, South-South, North-East, North-West, and North-Central.
He expressed gratitude for the directive from President Tinubu, stating, “I am happy that Mr. President has also directed me to start the immediate design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway.”
The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure across the country, aiming to establish a secure, safe, and sustainable network of roads.
He outlined plans to connect all six geo-political zones in Nigeria through a comprehensive road network.
Umahi also mentioned another proposed spur road, spanning from Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja to Cameroon, covering approximately 361 kilometres.
His words: “We also have another spur which is going to go from Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja going to Cameroon.
“So, we have that spur, and it’s about 361 kilometres, going through Otukpo to Benue to Nasarawa and ends up at Apo in Abuja.”
“We are also going to be presenting it to Mr President, and when this is done, then the coastal routes, as we promised, will go to circle the entire country.”
He also added that plans are underway to present a proposal to President Tinubu for further approval to complete the coastal routes encircling the entire country.
