Ohanaeze commends Nigerian Govt on Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

Ohanaeze commends Nigerian Govt on Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization of the Igbos, has thrown it’s weight behind the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project.

Factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, spoke while reacting to the Federal Executive Council’s endorsement of a N1.067 trillion contract for the initial phase of the coastal road.

In a statement he signed, Isiguzoro said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway represents a significant milestone towards national development, and solidarity.

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The statement read, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo emphatically endorses the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, recognizing its potential to enhance tourism and agriculture.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on all stakeholders to uphold integrity and transparency in the execution of public projects, echoing the need for durable infrastructure that reflects the highest standards.

“We demand a departure from the era of substandard roads constructed by unscrupulous contractors, urging the Federal Government to enlist competent indigenous contractors for the construction of these critical highways.

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“The Federal Executive Council’s endorsement of a N1.067 trillion contract for the initial phase of the coastal route construction is a cause for celebration among Nigerians.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges detractors to cease their attempts at derailing this vital project and instead join hands in supporting initiatives that promise prosperity for all Nigerians.

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“The construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway represents a significant milestone towards national development, and solidarity is key to its successful implementation.”

Ohanaeze commends Nigerian Govt on Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

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