The Nigerian government has announced that the first section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be completed by May 29, 2025.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this at a meeting with contractors on Tuesday in Abuja.
He noted that the government paid N10 billion as compensation to property owners affected by the demolition necessary for the construction of the highway.
According to him, the road had been rerouted and resized to six Lanes and
the highway estimation will cost Nigerian government N15.7 trillion.
Umahi said the project would attract investment, tourism, factories and industries when it is completed in ten years.
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