Senator David Umahi, Minister of Works, has announced that tolling will begin on a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in December.
He made this known during an interview for an upcoming State House documentary commemorating the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“By December, we will begin tolling Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway,” Umahi stated. “We anticipate a return on investment within 10 years.”
He highlighted that the highway is equipped with solar-powered lighting, CCTV infrastructure, and provides opportunities for carbon credits.
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“This is more than just a road—it’s an economic corridor and a driver of regional development,” he added.
According to Umahi, 30 kilometres of Section 1 have already been completed, while another 10 kilometres in Section 2 are close to completion. Both sections feature six-lane concrete carriageways built to modern safety and durability standards.
He also confirmed that construction has commenced on Sections 3 and 3B, covering a combined 65 kilometres, 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 in Akwa Ibom. Umahi noted the enthusiastic support from local communities, which he described as a testament to the project’s far-reaching socioeconomic impact.
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Just days ago, we flagged off Sections 3 and 3B—65 kilometres in total, covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. The host communities’ excitement speaks to these projects’ transformative impact, he said.
Umahi also emphasized the administration’s renewed commitment to the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, describing it as part of a long-standing vision that traces back to trade routes envisioned during the colonial era.
The Trans-Saharan trade route dates back to colonial-era planning. President Tinubu is now bringing these long-abandoned visions to life, the minister explained.
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