David Umahi inspects the Lagos-Calabar highway

The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years.

This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi.

According to the Minister, provision has been made for a train station at the Ikorodu junction of the road, which will also provide a link to the Ikorodu-Sokoto Highway.

Umahi while addressing journalists described the Lagos-Calabar Coaster High Way as one of the most critical projects in the works sector and a critical national economic pillar.

The former Ebonyi State governor disclosed that the Federal Government is interfacing with all host states along the highway to provide the needed land for the establishment of economically viable towns along Lagos-Calabar to enable communities reap the economic benefits of the project.

Umahi added that the dredging processes, excavation works, dewatering and sand filling as well as placement of crushed stone base, cement stabilisation of the base course, drainage works and and culverts among other processes are progressing satisfactorily.

Also speaking during the inspection tour, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Senator Barinada Mpigi and the Chairman House Committee on Works, Akin Alabi promised the unflinching support of the National Assembly in area of funding through appropriation to ensure that the project is completed in record time.

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