Umahi Says President Tinubu is Prioritizing Legacy Projects

By Akinwale Kasali

David Umahi, Minister of Works, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s transportation network by prioritizing critical road infrastructure.

The former Ebonyi State Governor stated that President Tinubu’s dedication is reflected in the initiation of four landmark legacy projects aimed at connecting key economic, agricultural, and industrial corridors across the country.

In a statement issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji, Umahi highlighted the President’s  approach and passion for achieving tangible results.

Umahi stated that the four legacy projects represent unprecedented milestones in African infrastructure development: The 750 km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, The 1,068 km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway

The 482 km Calabar-Abuja Superhighway, The 439 km Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Highway.

Orji elaborated on the significance of the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway, a multi-lane route designed to enhance connectivity and economic integration.

“The Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway begins from the spur of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Cross River State, traverses Enugu, Abakaliki, and Ogoja (Trans-Saharan Highway) in Ebonyi State, and crosses Benue, Kogi (spanning River Benue at Bagana), and Nasarawa States, culminating in Apo, Abuja.

“Six lanes (three on each side) separated by landscaped medians with street lighting and digital signage.

“A 1.35 km bridge over the River Benue at Bagana and a 400-meter bridge over the Ebom River in Cross River State, alongside smaller bridges, interchanges, and overpasses.”

He further explained that the project would significantly reduce travel time, providing the fastest route from the South-South through the South-East to Abuja.

“This road will stimulate the emergence of new cities and infrastructural development along the corridor. It will enhance socio-economic activities, boost development, and connect the Calabar Export Processing Zone to international markets, including the Republic of Cameroon,” he added.

Umahi reiterated the administration’s resolve to foster regional integration, economic growth, and infrastructural development through these ambitious projects, cementing Tinubu’s legacy in Nigeria’s transportation history.