Steer Clear Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway When Completed – Ben Bruce Tells Critics
FOUNDER of the Silverbird Group and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ben Murray-Bruce, has advised critics of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway not to use the road when completed.
Some of the strident critics of the project include the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, among others, have come down hard on the award process and the haste at which the project is being implemented describing it as a “white elephant project”.
They also said the project is not a reflection of the needs of Nigerians at this point in time.
But in a video shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Bayelsa senator lauded President Bola Tinubu for the initiative to construct the coastal highway.
The media mogul described the project as “proof of the transformative power of visionary leadership by President Bola Tinubu.”
Bruce also described (Dave) Umahi ( Minister of Works and Housing) as a man of “dedication at the helm of affairs.”
“This highway will slash travel times, reduce transportation costs and increase access to markets and resources,” adding that the road project will be a “game changer for investors, entrepreneurs and travellers.”
While noting that the N13 trillion project will bring about economic growth, Murray-Bruce said Tinubu is “crafting a legacy of prosperity and growth,” while the highway will be a “symbol of hope for a brighter future.”
He added: “This is why it is surprising that some disgruntled people are opposing this project and I would suggest that such enemies of progress should not ply the road when it is completed and stick to the old, long and treacherous routes.”
However, governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, and Delta states have lauded the President for initiating the construction of the coastal highway project.
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