Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering the commencement of work on the Calabar axis of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, he also appreciated Tinubu for approving the construction of Calabar- Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway as part of his ‘Renewed Hope mantra of his administration.
In an appreciation letter, dated 1st July, 2024, the governor said:
“Section 3A of this Project traverses 11 communities in Our dear State namely: Okpoko, Ikot Efiok-Ekpenyong, Ikoneto, Obot Eyo, Obot Akpang, Ekpri Adiabo, Ifako Okoyong, Ikot Eno, Aru Unayama, Njahasang, Okoyong Usang Abasi with a total length of 38KM and we are grateful that 92KM from the Calabar- Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway falls within Cross River State.”
The governor posited that the two laudable projects will impact positively on the region in terms of connectivity and accessibility and also boost the economic activities, enhance the quality of life for citizens. Governor Otu further said that the two projects will reform the economy for inclusive growth, enhance agriculture, transportation and governance for effective service delivery, which according to him are the tenets of the ‘Renewed Hope’ policies and programmes.
“Your commitment to infrastructure development is laudable, and we are grateful for the positive impact it is going to have on our communities. I am glad that despite the difficulties of all kinds on all fronts, Nigeria remains characterized by its great capacity for resilience.
“I most profoundly felicitate Your Excellency for your administration’s interventions in the critical sectors of the economy. Thank you for your dedication to nation-building.
Please accept, Your Excellency, my highest regards and that of the good people of Cross River State,” The governor said.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi was in Calabar on Sunday , June 30 for a stakeholders’ meeting where he informed the indigenes of Cross River State and other stakeholders that work on the Calabar axis of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will begin in August.
