Nigerian Government Sets Ambitious 8-Year Target for Coastal Highway Completion
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely completion of the much-anticipated Coastal Highway, aiming to deliver the massive infrastructure project within a eight-year timeframe.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a recent directive, urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to remain focused on the national vision and ignore distractions and critics who may oppose the project’s pace or scope.
“Stay focused, deliver the work, and let the results speak,” – President Tinubu reportedly told the minister, signaling strong political backing for the highway project.
The Coastal Highway is expected to connect major coastal cities, boost trade, enhance tourism, and significantly improve transportation across southern Nigeria. While the project has faced some opposition and public scrutiny—mainly concerning environmental and displacement issues—the government insists that all legal and environmental standards are being followed.
Minister Umahi has assured the public that the project will be delivered with world-class quality and transparency, stating that his team is committed to meeting the eight-year goal.
The highway, once completed, could mark a transformative shift in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, providing long-term social and economic benefits.
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