The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, first conceptualised in 1955, is a 700-kilometer Superhighway project connecting nine coastal states in Nigeria. Construction began in March 2024 but has faced several challenges and delays, according to Tribune Online (Tribune Online).
One of the affected areas is Koko-Ogheye-Epe-Lagos, a section of the highway that has been abandoned. The Itsekiri leader, Opuaro Chief Wilson Edun Olley, recently appealed to the federal government and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for attention to this segment (THISDAYLIVE).
The project’s progress has also been the subject of discussions during international events, such as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with stakeholders expressing optimism for its potential economic benefits. For instance, Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, CEO of Winhomes Global Services Limited, commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for his engagement on this matter at UNGA (Vanguard News).
Eric Teniola, a former Special Assistant on Media to the President, has also written about the project’s history and its significance. In his article, he highlights the potential benefits and challenges that this infrastructure development could bring (Vanguard News).
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