The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Margaret Oguntala, has commended the Nigerian Government led by President Bola Tinubu for its strategic infrastructure investments, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
Speaking during an interview session at the commissioning of the project’s first section at Kilometre 8, Jakande Estate, Lagos, she praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating visionary leadership in enhancing national connectivity and economic growth through critical projects.
“The need to sustain momentum by initiating additional strategic projects across all geopolitical zones, focusing on economic inclusion and regional balance,” she said.
She canvassed total commitment to local content development and urged the government to meaningfully engage Nigerian professionals, materials, and innovations in project execution to strengthen national capacity and promote self-reliance.
“The Nigeria Society of Engineers is ready to support national development. The Society would continue to offer technical expertise and professional guidance to ensure infrastructure projects meet global standards of quality, safety, and sustainability,” local media reports quoted her as saying.
She also called on all stakeholders, including public institutions, private sector players, and development partners, to collaborate in advancing the country’s infrastructure goals.
Earlier in his remarks at the event, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a crucial artery for trade, tourism, and national integration.
He assured that infrastructure under his Renewed Hope Agenda would lay the foundation for economic prosperity and national unity.
“This project is more than just brick and mortar; it is a pathway to inclusion, cohesion, and opportunity for all Nigerians,” he said.
The 30-kilometre first section from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village is part of the 700km highway spanning nine states in Nigeria.
The other road projects commissioned virtually by Tinubu included the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Shagamu–Ibadan section), East-West Road (Eleme–Ahoada), Alesi–Ugep Road, and parts of the Enugu–Lokpanta Expressway, alongside new bridges and flagged-off initiatives like the Ibadan–Ife–Akure–Benin Highway and the Nembe–Brass Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to national transformation through infrastructure.
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