House Committee To Inspect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Ahead Of Tinubu’s Commissioning.
With President Bola Tinubu set to commission a 30-kilometre section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on 25 May 2025, the House of Representatives Committee on Works has announced plans to conduct an oversight visit to evaluate the project’s readiness.
The committee, led by Hon. Akin Alabi, is scheduled to inspect the ongoing construction work to ensure it complies with required standards before the presidential inauguration takes place.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, designed to enhance connectivity between Lagos and Calabar while passing through major states along the country’s southern coast. The first phase of the project spans 47.47 kilometres, linking Victoria Island to the Lekki Deep Seaport. According to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, 30 kilometres of this section are expected to be ready for commissioning by late May.
“As a Committee, it is our constitutional responsibility to ensure that all federal infrastructure projects are executed in accordance with the highest standards of quality, transparency, and accountability,” said Hon. Alabi. “The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a significant investment by the Nigerian people, and we must do our due diligence before its commissioning.”
Hon. Alabi explained that the committee’s visit will focus on critical elements of project execution, including the quality of construction, adherence to timelines, and the incorporation of safety features. He emphasised that such scrutiny is essential to ensure efficient use of public funds and to assure Nigerians of the project’s integrity.
“Our visit is not just a routine check,” he added. “We want to ensure that when Mr President arrives to commission this road, he is doing so on a stretch that reflects value for money, durability, and safety for all users. This is about performance and project delivery.”
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has attracted public attention and debate, especially concerning its cost and execution pace. The committee’s planned inspection seeks to address these concerns and reaffirm the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in national infrastructure development.
As the commissioning date draws closer, focus remains on the completion of the section under review. The coastal highway is anticipated to revolutionise transport and trade along Nigeria’s southern corridor and stimulate economic growth across the region.
