FG Cancels Lagos-Calabar Highway Realignment See Why 

LAGOS, (iexclusivenews) – In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its decision to cancel the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway realignment.

This announcement was made at the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos, where Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed that the proposed diversion would no longer occur due to the submarine cables along the coastline.

The Reason Behind the Cancellation

The decision to cancel the realignment comes after telecommunication companies warned the government of the possibility of network outage in the country if the diversion is not reconsidered.

The government has since decided not to proceed with the diversion, which would have affected connectivity to the internet in the country and led to the demolition of ancestral homes in the Okun-Ajah community.

Umahi also announced that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) would not be available for now.

Citing Section 15 (b) of the Freedom of Information Act to support the government’s decision to withhold certain information from the press and public.

This section allows government institutions to deny journalists or the public access to information, citing third-party information exceptions.

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Community Reaction

In a video posted by journalist Laila Johnson-Salami, members of the Okun-Ajah community were seen praising the Tinubu-led administration for its decision not to use the route.

Despite previous demolitions that affected the beachfront of private businesses, including LandMark, the government is now considering alternatives to ensure the continuation of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

The cancellation of the Lagos-Calabar Highway realignment is a significant victory for the Okun-Ajah community, who had been facing the threat of demolition of their ancestral homes.

The government’s decision to prioritize telecommunication concerns and environmental impact assessments is a positive step toward ensuring the continuation of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

In conclusion, the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Lagos-Calabar Highway realignment is a significant development in the country’s infrastructure planning.

The government’s decision to prioritize telecommunication concerns and environmental impact assessments is a positive step toward ensuring the continuation of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

This decision is a victory for the Okun-Ajah community and a testament to the government’s commitment to prioritizing the concerns of its citizens.