Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has praised the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road project, calling it a transformative investment that will shape Nigeria’s future and uplift generations.
In a statement released on Sunday, Showunmi commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising large-scale infrastructure capable of driving long-term national growth.
Showunmi, who recently joined a federal delegation led by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on an inspection of the project, said he was deeply impressed by what he witnessed on site.
According to him, the Uyo section of the project displayed remarkable progress — from massive earthworks to precise alignment markings and imposing ridges.
“The energy on site was incredible. Machines and men worked in perfect rhythm. And when we got to Calabar and saw the concrete pavement already laid, joy filled my heart. You could see clearly — the beginning, the middle, and now the emerging end,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Minister Umahi, saying their commitment reflects leadership with an eye on the future. Showunmi described the project as a legacy comparable to the works of leaders like Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Azikiwe, Obasanjo, Babangida, and Abacha.
“President Tinubu is delivering something future generations will appreciate — vast, defining, and transformative. This road is a true game-changer,” he added.
Showunmi praised the contractors for maintaining high construction standards and emphasised that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road would elevate Nigeria’s global standing.
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He said the project signaled a “new dawn,” asserting that when completed, Nigeria’s infrastructural development would attract greater respect from the international community.
The 750km Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway spans nine states — Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Edo. Built under a public–private partnership arrangement, it will include a rail line and is expected to reduce travel time, boost trade, and enhance tourism.
Despite debates over cost, environmental concerns, and demolitions, the project remains one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in Nigeria’s history, promising major economic gains for the region.
