The Federal Government has reassured property owners affected by the Right of Way (RoW) along the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project that they will receive additional compensation.
This assurance was given by Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, where concerns over compensation and construction challenges were addressed.
At the meeting, stakeholders, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Lagos Free Trade Zone, raised concerns about the impact of the highway on their properties. Umahi confirmed that the government will provide compensation for affected properties, including additional flyovers, water discharge points, solar lighting infrastructure, and two additional interchanges.
The minister emphasized that the project remains on course and that affected stakeholders will be compensated in due time.
Umahi highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of the 750-kilometer coastal highway, which will span nine states from Lagos to Calabar. He stated that the highway would incorporate wind turbines to generate clean energy, helping Nigeria earn carbon credits while positioning the country as an environmentally friendly nation. He also mentioned that solar-powered street lighting will be installed for enhanced security and sustainability, and train services will run along the highway to boost economic activities.
“This project is an investment in our collective future. It will stimulate socio-economic investments along the coastal corridor and position Nigeria as an environmentally friendly nation,” Umahi said.
Ongoing Compensation and Construction Progress
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, confirmed that compensation payments for affected property owners have commenced. She also noted that the Lekki Free Zone segment falls within Phase I of Section II (55.77 km), and the contractor has promised to deliver this section by May 2025.
The Lagos section of the project, which stretches 103 km, begins at Ahmadu Bello Way Junction on Victoria Island and extends to Calabar in Cross River State, with a spur to Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The highway is being constructed using continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) for durability.
The management of the Lekki and Lagos Free Trade Zones praised the Federal Government for the constructive engagement, describing it as a positive step toward easing business operations in the area. With ongoing dialogue and phased execution, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is set to become a transformational infrastructure project that will enhance connectivity, trade, and investment along Nigeria’s coastal corridor.
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