Tinubu to commission section of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, other key projects May 31

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commissioning of the completed section of Phase I, Section I (30km) of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at KM 8, Jakande Estate axis in Lagos State.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who secured the President’s nod, will lead the official ceremony.
The president is also expected to virtually inaugurate several completed signature projects across Southern Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
These include: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road (Phase 1, Section 1): Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village (47.474km). Contractor: Hitech Construction Limited.
East-West Road, Section II (Eleme Junction–Ahoada, Rivers): 94km. Contractor: Setraco Nigeria Ltd.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Section II (Shagamu–Ibadan): 166.8km. Contractor: RCC Nigeria Ltd.
Alesi-Ugep Road, Cross River: 67.1km. Contractor: Sermatec Nigeria Ltd.
New Artisan Market Bridge, Enugu: 75m dual bridge. Contractor: CCECC Nigeria Ltd.
New Akpoha Bridge, Ebonyi: 75m single carriageway bridge. Contractor: CCECC Nigeria Ltd.
Enugu–Lokpanta Section of Enugu–PH Expressway: First 16km of 61km.
Ikorodu–Shagamu Road (Lagos/Ogun): 30.4km. Contractor: Arab Contractors Nig. Ltd.
PH–Onne Port Junction (East-West Road): 15km. Contractor: RCC Nigeria Ltd.
Lagos–Badagry Expressway (Agbara–Nigeria/Benin Border): 48.6km. Contractor: CGC Nigeria Ltd.
President Tinubu will also flag off several strategic projects, including:
The Ibadan–Ife–Ilesha–Akure–Benin Road spanning four states; Nembe–Brass Road in Bayelsa State;
A new section of the Enugu–Onitsha Carriageway (107km); The Abakpa Flyover in Enugu State.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway—first conceived 27 years ago—is one of four Renewed Hope Legacy Projects. It is designed to boost interconnectivity across nine coastal states, support regional integration, enhance economic growth, and promote sustainable development.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Orji Uchenna Orji, Umahi described the project as a transformative infrastructure milestone for Nigeria and Africa. “If the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway could be this beautiful, how will the streets of heaven be?” he remarked, praising its architectural brilliance and scenic appeal.
The Minister of Works, alongside the Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo said all arrangements have been concluded to welcome top dignitaries, including state governors, federal lawmakers, ministers, heads of agencies, and development partners, to the commissioning.