Ohanaeze asks for national support for the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

On Sunday, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the highest Igbo socio-cultural organization, praised the 700-kilometer Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, which is expected to cost N15 trillion.

The organization, however, urged Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and other important figures to concentrate on the project’s positive economic impact on Nigerians rather than getting bogged down in pointless arguments about it, in a statement released by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro.

Atiku has earlier claimed that the due process requirements were not met in the awarding of the Lagos-Calabar Project.

After analyzing the complex procedures that led to the creation of the 700 km coastal Lagos-Calabar route, Ohanaeze Ndigbo expressed confidence in the project’s significant positive impact on the Nigerian people in a statement titled, “Lagos-Calabar coastal road and the political calculus.”

The statement read, “In the realm of Nigerian politics, a seismic shift is underway, reverberating through the corridors of power and capturing the attention of astute observers.

“At the heart of this transformation lies the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, a monumental endeavour that, if brought to fruition, could reshape the political landscape and recalibrate the fortunes of key players.

“As Nigerians and, more specifically, Ndigbo, bear witness to the unfolding drama, questions abound regarding the enigma surrounding a coastal superhighway that promises manifold economic benefits for the poor Nigerians.

“Yet, paradoxically, this initiative has metamorphosed into a nightmare for opposition politicians, casting a shadow, especially over Atiku Abubakar’s political ambitions.”

The 700-kilometer Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project aims to build a crucial link between Lagos and Cross River.

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Before arriving at its target in Cross River, the project would pass through the coastal states of Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural institution, has meticulously analysed the labyrinthine processes underpinning the inception of the 700km coastal Lagos-Calabar route.

He said, “the presidential endorsement, heralding a staggering N15trn investment, and the subsequent assignment of contracts to the esteemed Hi-Tech Company, compliant with legal protocols, mark the genesis of a monumental undertaking.

“The measured pace of road construction, priced at N4bn per kilometre, has sown seeds of trepidation within opposition circles, foreseeing a potential disruption to the political equilibrium.”

The project would be completed in eight years, according to a previous statement made by David Umahi, Minister of Works.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Secretary General emphasized how important it is to maintain the integrity of Minister Umahi’s efforts and shield them from needless interference brought on by people with bad intentions.

He continued his statement that, “As the saga unfolds, Atiku Abubakar is enjoined to supplicate for the success of President Tinubu and Umahi in delivering the myriad ongoing road projects inherited from the tenure of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari.

“Umahi’s stewardship, underscored by a presidential mandate for innovative cement technology, heralds a renaissance of infrastructure development fostering economic durability and enhancing the prosperity of all Nigerians.”

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