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Minister, Firm Open Talks On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, yesterday opened discussions with Hitech Construction Company Ltd. on the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Umahi explained that the project would be constructed in phases and the completed portions would be put to use and tolled.

He said the road had an initial design length of about 650 to 700kms and rail lines components which would run in the middle of the main carriageways. “It is quite innovative and the giant of Africa is beginning to show her prowess and this is being revitalised by the captain of the ship, his excellency President Bola Tinubu.

He said concrete construction would give opportunity for local cement manufacturers, boost steel production from Ajaokuta, as well as exploration of Nigeria’s huge bitumen.

 

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