President Bola Tinubu has said about 147 structures in Lagos State will be affected by the construction of the service lane for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with only five earmarked for complete demolition.
He made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ engagement held alongside the flag-off of rehabilitation works on the Eko and Marine bridges and repairs to a flood-damaged section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Represented by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the President explained that the remaining 142 structures would experience only minimal impact.
He assured owners of affected properties that the Federal Government would provide compensation where applicable and urged them to remain patient.
“It will be given to you at the right time,” he said.Tinubu noted that the engagement was meant to foster public understanding and cooperation, stressing that community support was essential for the successful execution of the infrastructure projects.
He described the Eko Bridge as one of the major bridges built
