Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has addressed Atiku Abubakar’s criticisms of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Power (PDP) misinterpreted its financial architecture and underestimated the economic benefits.
Umahi, in a statement on the Ministry of Works’ website on Tuesday, highlighted that the highway will connect Nigerian regions, extending from Badagry to Sokoto and linking with the African Trans Sahara Road, thereby integrating the nation and offering significant economic advantages.
Addressing Atiku’s claims regarding the financial details and funding arrangement, Umahi argued that Atiku lacks an understanding of the financial intricacies and failed to recognize the government’s emphasis on fiscal responsibility.
The statement further disclosed that Umahi is set to visit Lagos from April 10 to 12, 2024, for a press conference where he will present detailed financial data on the administration’s construction projects, demonstrating the Federal Government’s transparency.
The Minister of Works also revealed that the project’s third section is set to begin in Calabar by July 2024, countering the former Vice President’s claim about its progression beyond Lagos to Calabar in Cross River State.
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