Works Minister David Umahi says the decision honours President Tinubu’s decades-old vision for the landmark infrastructure project.
The Federal Government has renamed the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Tinubu Coastal Highway.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the development on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, describing it as a tribute to President Bola Tinubu’s role in conceiving the project nearly three decades ago.
According to Umahi, the President first envisioned the coastal highway during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, long before assuming office as Nigeria’s leader.
“The decision is in recognition of President Bola Tinubu’s foresight and commitment to national infrastructure development,” the minister said.
Umahi disclosed that the renaming followed consultations with relevant government officials and stakeholders, adding that the highway remains one of the flagship projects of the President Tinubu administration.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning approximately 750 kilometres, is designed to connect major economic corridors along Nigeria’s coastline, linking Lagos to Cross River State while boosting trade, tourism, transportation, and regional integration.
The project, which has generated widespread public interest since its commencement, is expected to significantly reduce travel time, create jobs, and stimulate economic activities across several states upon completion.
The renaming marks another milestone in the ongoing development of what the Federal Government describes as one of Africa’s most ambitious road infrastructure projects.