President Bola Tinubu on Saturday officially inaugurated a completed portion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos, marking a major milestone in the execution of one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
Speaking at the commissioning of the 30-kilometre stretch of Phase One, Section One of the highway, the Minister of State for Works, Mr. Bello Goronyo, praised President Tinubu not only for launching transformative infrastructure but also for laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s future development.
Goronyo commended the President for his bold leadership, describing him as a man of courage and unwavering commitment. He noted that the Lagos-Calabar project, which spans 750 kilometres in total, reflects Tinubu’s dedication to modernizing the country’s infrastructure landscape. The minister declared that Tinubu had “tamed the Atlantic Ocean,” transforming what was once seen as a destructive force into a symbol of national progress.
Beyond the coastal highway, Goronyo revealed that the President is concurrently overseeing several other signature projects across the country. Among them is the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which cuts across seven states and promises to open up vast economic opportunities. He added that other completed projects, especially in northern Nigeria, would soon be formally commissioned by the President.
“These are all projects that have the potential to unlock economic opportunities,” he said. “Mr. President is not only building roads—he is building the future.”
Goronyo expressed gratitude to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, for his innovation and technical leadership in driving these large-scale projects. He also lauded Hightech Construction Ltd., the firm in charge of the coastal highway, for its commitment to quality and timely delivery.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Mr. Akin Alabi, echoed Goronyo’s sentiments, describing Tinubu as a visionary who has long nurtured the idea of the coastal highway project. He recounted his personal inspections of the project site, including three unannounced visits in the middle of the night, which convinced him of the extraordinary work being done.
“This project is no small feat,” Alabi said. “Every time I visited—even at midnight—I saw the dedication and progress, and I would report back saying: ‘Mr. President, Mr. Minister, Hightech, you are all making magic.’”
In conclusion, Goronyo prayed for divine guidance and wisdom for President Tinubu, hoping that the aspirations of Nigerians under the Renewed Hope Agenda would continue to materialize through such transformative projects.
