The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has hailed the Federal Government’s renewed focus on infrastructure development, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards economic transformation and national integration.
Speaking during an interview at the commissioning of the highway’s first section at Kilometre 8, Jakande Estate in Lagos, NSE President Margaret Oguntala commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as visionary leadership in driving critical infrastructure projects. She emphasized that such investments would enhance national connectivity, stimulate trade, and promote regional balance.
Oguntala also stressed the need for sustained efforts, urging the government to replicate such projects across all geopolitical zones. She called for total commitment to local content development, advocating for the active participation of Nigerian professionals, use of local materials, and homegrown innovations in infrastructure execution to build national capacity and self-reliance.
She assured that the Nigerian Society of Engineers remains fully committed to supporting national development by offering technical expertise and professional guidance to ensure that all projects align with global standards in quality, safety, and sustainability.
Oguntala further appealed to key stakeholders, including public institutions, private sector players, and development partners, to collaborate in advancing the nation’s infrastructure goals.
President Tinubu, in his remarks at the commissioning, described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a transformative artery for trade, tourism, and national unity. He noted that the project, which forms part of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed not just as a physical structure but as a symbol of inclusion, cohesion, and opportunity for all Nigerians.
The newly commissioned 30-kilometre stretch spans from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village and forms the initial section of a planned 700-kilometre highway traversing nine states. In addition to the coastal highway, Tinubu also commissioned several other critical projects, including the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Shagamu–Ibadan section), East-West Road (Eleme–Ahoada), Alesi–Ugep Road, and parts of the Enugu–Lokpanta Expressway. He also flagged off new infrastructure initiatives such as the Ibadan–Ife–Akure–Benin Highway and the Nembe–Brass Road, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to national transformation through strategic infrastructure investments.
