Umahi Fires Back: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project Defended Amidst Scrutiny
Minister of Works David Umahi clarifies the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway's alignment, connecting it via a spur to the East-West Road while maintaining the original route. He commits to a three-year completion, defends direct procurement to Hitech due to specialized coastal engineering, and argues the project's cost is competitive when considering its complex specifications and terrain.
Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has provided extensive clarifications and defenses regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, a flagship infrastructure initiative. He addressed concerns about the project's alignment, funding, procurement process, cost, and overall timeline, emphasizing the Federal Government's commitment to its successful completion.
Umahi clarified that the East-West Road would be connected to the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through a
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