The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with Minister of Works David Umahi announcing that the landmark infrastructure project will now be known as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway. The announcement marks a significant development in one of Nigeria’s most ambitious road projects and has already sparked widespread public discussion.
Umahi made the declaration while speaking on the ongoing construction of the coastal highway, explaining that the decision was reached in consultation with the Permanent Secretary, the Minister of State for Works, directors, and other senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Works. According to him, the renaming is a tribute to President Tinubu’s vision, commitment, and determination to deliver the transformative project, which is expected to reshape transportation, trade, and economic activities along Nigeria’s southern coastline.
The minister stated that the highway was conceived under President Tinubu’s leadership and described it as one of the administration’s signature infrastructure projects. He said attaching the President’s name to the road reflects the government’s recognition of his role in driving what it considers a historic national development initiative. Umahi stressed that the ministry exercised the authority vested in it to formalise the new name after broad internal consultations...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The coastal highway is designed to connect Lagos with Calabar through several coastal states, improving regional connectivity, boosting tourism, facilitating commerce, and opening up new economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians. Since construction began, the project has remained one of the Federal Government’s most high-profile investments, attracting both praise for its expected economic impact and criticism over its cost and implementation.
The decision to rename the road while construction is still ongoing is expected to generate mixed reactions across the country. While supporters see the move as a deserved recognition of President Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda, critics may question the timing and appropriateness of naming a major national project after a sitting president before its completion.
Despite the debates, construction work on the highway continues across various sections, with the Federal Government insisting that the project will serve as a lasting legacy capable of transforming transportation, attracting investment, and accelerating economic growth in Nigeria’s coastal region.
