President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed strong criticism by major opposition leaders, including the 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party against the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, describing the project as beacon of hope expected to boost Nigeria's tourism potentials on completion
President Tinubu who was speaking on Sunday in Lagos while flagging off the construction of the coastal road, says
it will connect communities in Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States and bring jobs to people.
"We have a road that will outlive all of us here. That is how to build the future. The project is more than a mere road. It is a symbol of hope, unity, and prosperity. It will connect communities, bring prosperity to people, and create opportunities for millions of our people. For our nation to excel, we just have to be bold and courageous in our endeavours,” he said.
“We have a road that will outlive all of us here. That is how to build the future. This project is more than a mere road. It is a symbol of hope, unity, and prosperity.
Tinubu also commended Umahi for his efforts thus far in the project, saying when completed, it would be of immense benefit to the country’s tourism space.
The event which took place in the Victoria Area of Lagos State, was attended by top government dignitaries including the Minister of Works Dave Umahi, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio among others.
Others include Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos; his Ogun counterpart Dapo Abiodun, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, and the Kwara State governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
During the event, President Tinubu expressed optimism that the road will be completed, describing the flag-off as his “bragging day”.
“It’s my bragging day,” he said of the project expected to be completed in eight years. “We said we would do this road. We will do this road. We are determined to do it," Tinubu assured Nigerians
Since the commencement of the project in March, 2024 ,several high-profile Nigerians especially members of the opposition who faulted it, claimed that there was no transparency in the award of contract for the N15 trillion road project, the comment which has been dismissed by the presidency
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