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FG heeds Obong’s plea, begins construction of Lagos-Calabar highway from Calabar
The Federal Government has heeded the call from Obong of
Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu v, who pleaded that the construction of the
Lagos-Calabar coastal highway should commence simultaneously from both ends of
Calabar and Lagos.
The Obong in addressing journalists in his palace last week
said it would abridge the project delivery time and the risks of inflation.
He had also called on the government to hire many competent
engineers and contractors to handle the project to enable swift completion.
The Minister of works, David Umahi announced yesterday that
the construction will start from Calabar and Akwa Ibom ends simultaneously and
immediately on section three of the coastal highway.