PDP chieftain hails Tinubu on Lagos–Calabar coastal road
An Ogun State chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi, has described the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road project as a transformative investment that will not only boost Nigeria’s economic prosperity but also benefit generations to come.
In a statement on Sunday, Showunmi commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising a generational shift through bold infrastructural investments across the country.
The PDP leader, who recently joined federal government delegates led by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on an inspection of the road, applauded the scale and quality of the project.
“What we encountered in Uyo was nothing short of extraordinary. The sheer magnitude of overburden clearance, meticulous alignment demarcations, and towering ridges could humble any observer.
“The site pulsed with purposeful energy: machines humming, metal clanking, all in synchrony, as though men and machines were guided by one spirit. When we reached the Calabar section and saw the concrete pavement already laid, my heart burst with joy.
“Smiles lit every face. The reality dawned on us: we are on track. We saw the beginning, the middle, and now the emerging end,” he said.
Showunmi expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Minister Umahi for their leadership, saying the project represents a lasting legacy.
“For generations, we benefitted from the works of Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, and Azikiwe. We witnessed the infrastructural contributions of Obasanjo, Babangida, and even Abacha.
“Now, President Tinubu is delivering something the next generation will look back on with gratitude, vast, defining, and transformative. A true game-changer and a powerful growth pole for the future,” he said.
While praising the contractor for maintaining high standards, Showunmi noted that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road would significantly elevate Nigeria’s profile.
“The project marks the beginning of a new dawn, where no nation will dismiss or disrespect us casually,” he said.
The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is a 750km infrastructure project linking Lagos to Calabar along the Atlantic coast, traversing nine states, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Edo.
The road is being constructed under a public–private partnership model, with a planned rail line, and is expected to boost trade and tourism by reducing travel time.
While the project faces controversy over costs, environmental impact, and demolitions, it promises significant economic and developmental benefits for the region.
