Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stirred debate with his recent announcement that the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed during President Bola Tinubu’s second term.
Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories quoted Umahi as saying, “Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in President Bola Tinubu’s second term.” However, his statement has ignited a storm of reactions, with many questioning the feasibility of the project and the certainty of Tinubu’s re-election.
Some social media users expressed skepticism, arguing that the current administration has yet to fulfill several promises made during its first tenure. Critics accused the government of worsening economic hardship, plunging millions of Nigerians into poverty, and failing to deliver critical infrastructure projects on schedule.
“He hasn’t even delivered in his first term, where millions are suffering from extreme poverty, yet he’s already making promises for a second term he’s not even guaranteed,” one X user commented.
The Lagos-Calabar Highway, a multi-billion-naira project intended to boost economic growth and improve connectivity along Nigeria’s coastline, has been a subject of controversy since its inception. While the government touts it as a game-changer, critics remain doubtful about funding, execution, and transparency.
As the 2027 elections approach, Umahi’s declaration raises a pressing question: Is this a genuine commitment to national development, or just another political promise aimed at securing a second term for President Tinubu?
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