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Federal Ministry of Works shifts Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route away from Ondo State

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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The Federal Ministry of Works shifted the route decision for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, moving the project away from the original coastal corridor through Ondo State. The Minister of Works defended the decision, stating that the original alignment passed through terrain with pits exceeding 100 meters in depth, which would have substantially increased construction costs. The new route is reported to shift substantially inland towards Edo State.

From punchng.com, tribuneonlineng.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The realignment of this major federal highway project has prompted calls for a comprehensive audit of the procurement process and contract costs. Critics, including the Ugbo Development Congress, expressed concern that the shift might disconnect coastal communities in Ondo State from infrastructure intended to stimulate economic growth.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a federal government project progressing across Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, and Ogun states.

From punchng.com, tribuneonlineng.com

Who's involved

  • Federal Ministry of WorksFederal Ministry of Works, which made the route realignment decision
  • Ondo StateOndo State, whose original coastal corridor was affected by the route shift

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Ondo StateSpeculative

    Ondo State might face reduced revenue and slower economic growth due to the loss of planned infrastructure investment and corridor access.

How it developed

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  1. The administration initiated a highway project in Ondo State, leading to realignment discussions and demands for an audit.Sub-event
  2. Minister of Works defends the federal government's decision to reroute a highway through Ondo State.1 source
  3. Ministry of Works shifts route decision for coastal highway project, impacting Ondo State.1 source

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