The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a briefing on the ongoing infrastructure project.
Umahi said the decision was reached by the leadership and management of the Ministry of Works in recognition of Tinubu’s role in conceiving the ambitious coastal road project many years ago.
According to the minister, the President first envisioned the highway about 27 years ago, long before assuming office as Nigeria’s leader.
He stated, “By the power conferred on me as the Honourable Minister of Works, and in consultation with the Permanent Secretary, the Minister of State, the directors and the entire staff of the ministry, we have decided to name the entire Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Describing the project as a long-standing dream of the President, Umahi added, “This is a dream that Mr
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