http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/10/20/buhari-launches-260km-super-highway-project-pledges-speedy-completion

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched the 260-kilometre Calabar-Kastina-Ala Super Highway road project at Obung, Cross River.

The President expressed the hope that the road would create a new vista of business opportunities for Cross River and the nation at large while launching the project.

Buhari commended Governor Ben Ayade for his vision and foresight in conceptualising the project.

“So, I must at this juncture commend the state governor, Sen. Ben Ayade and his team for their foresight in conceptualising this project.

“Given the multiplier effect these two laudable projects are expected to generate, in terms of aggregate spinoffs, I want to assure you of my determination and as well as the commitment of the Federal Government to ensuring that this road and indeed the seaport runs to a quick completion.

“Let me commend our young Governor, Professor Ben Ayade who globe-trotted to get these core foreign investors to invest in these huge projects.”

According to the president, the road which will link south-south and northern parts of the country, when completed, will also ensure a reduction in travel time and man-hour.

He said that the project was a significant milestone in the economic transformation agenda of the state.

Buhari, who was forced to abandon his official Chopper and embarked on road journey to the venue of the event due to heavy rain, pledged to be back in due course for the inauguration of the project.

“I feel the warmth of your embrace and the passion in your gaze.

“The future of Cross River State is certain.

“I am one with you on this. I promise to come back to commission (inaugurate) this road upon completion and that is very soon too.’’

In his remarks, Ayade said apart from the road project, the state would also be constructing a deep sea port in Bakassi.

According to him, the two projects will be executed through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) .

He said the idea behind the projects rooted back to when the state lost its oil wells to Akwa Ibom upon the loss of Bakassi.

“The theological kinetics of this road started with the loss of our oil wells consequent upon the loss of Bakassi, therefore the state was reduced to wants in body and spirit.

“It became imperative that we reconstruct a new means of production; we need to open the horizon to get teeming young people employed.

“It is against such background as I sought to leave this state it became very clear and evident that we must construct new means of production.

“Within the limit of our resources, the projects would have been impossible but because we know that you are the President of all, we know that once we dream, it is his duty to make the dream a reality that is why we dreamt that we need to construct a deep seaport.

“As soon as I sent a letter to you on the Bakassi seaport, it took less than one day in your office and it was minuted out.”

On the 260km super highway, Ayade stated that it would serve as an evacuation corridor from the seaport.

“It will have a track of 14metres and a key wall of 680 metres that will allow for vessels from outside and every other vessel to berth.

“It will, therefore, provide an evacuation corridor for vessels, material and equipment lying in Calabar uniformly, effortlessly to Northern Nigeria.”

According to the governor, the existing federal road will require up to five to six hours to get to Benue State from Calabar but with the construction of this super highway, only one hour, 30 minutes will be spent.

“What is special about this super highway? It is that we have internet connectivity all through the highway, a photographic solar system with a satellite antenna.

“Mr president, it is also going to be the first to have anti-sleep bumps on the highway.

“It is also going to be the first to have speed cameras. It is also going to be the first to have ambulatory services.

“Mr President, this road is a digital road, designed for the 21st century.’’

The governor expressed optimism that the road would be completed in the next four to five years.

“We envisioned that this road will be done in the next four to five years.

“We also have people who have collaborated and partnered with us.

“ They include an Israeli-British firm, the broad spectrum that had provided 500 million euros.

“We also have Heritage, Skye and Zenith banks.

“We know that with the support Mr. President has given to us, the project will be a reality.’’

The king has spoken, and he has spoken well with all epitome of credibility.
Sai Buhari

Good one Mr President! You are indeed for everybody and for nobody, we knew those that would have played politics with it, like they did to the Lagos State Government on the badagry Expressway project.

“As soon as I sent a letter to you on the Bakassi seaport, it took less than one day in your office and it was minuted out.”

correct man

thumbs up to Ben Ayade too

Some clarifications:

Is this State sponsored or Federal government sponsored? Or is it a joint-venture?

Baba go slow will do this very fast because it is a road that connects to the north through which the north will use to Invade the South South quickly

iconaus:
Baba go slow will do this very fast because it is a road that connects to the north through which the north will use to Invade the South South quickly

I want to believe you meant this to be a joke, right?

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

Is this State sponsored or Federal government sponsored? Or is it a joint-venture?

State

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

Is this State sponsored or Federal government sponsored? Or is it a joint-venture?

Its a PPP i think with FG backed guarantees....

Hear Ayade

In his remarks, Ayade said apart from the road project, the state would also be constructing a deep sea port in Bakassi.

According to him, the two projects will be executed through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) .

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

Is this State sponsored or Federal government sponsored? Or is it a joint-venture?

now you asked a good question?
a 260km to be completed in how many years,I don't see it finished because of the issues of road construction hitches that is involved.

well all the same good luck to the contractor!

iconaus:
Baba go slow will do this very fast because it is a road that connects to the north through which the north will use to Invade the South South quickly

Stay for class, you no gree, na igbo you go dey smoke

“As soon as I sent a letter to you on the Bakassi seaport, it
took less than one day in your office and it was minuted
out.”








It would have stayed 4yrs under the last administration

its one thing to kick start a project, its entirely another thing to finish it. I pray that this project come to completion and also at record time

sai baba

I like the Cross River guy. He is a visioneer and wise beyond measure. He went all out to get Buhari to commission, not because of the road itself but because if the seaport must fly, the Feds must first approve.

And more importantly, I like the picture. In this picture is a PDP Governor and an APC President.

Against all odds, they have shelved partisanship and upheld development.

Many APC fellas would hate this picture or would start dreaming that Ayade would decamp to APC.
MANY PDP fellas would also wonder why one of their best materials is associating brazenly with Buhari.

Well truth is, true development minded fellas understand that getting all the collaboration you need would serve your best interests.


Once again, big kudos to the Ben Ayade, the CRS Governor. A truly digital road. I'm impressed. Cross River always produces woulderful governors. Remember Donald Duke??

Ofunaofu:
its one thing to kick start a project, its entirely another thing to finish it. I pray that this project come to completion and also at record time

baralatie:

now you asked a good question?
a 260km to be completed in how many years,I don't see it finished because of the issues of road construction hitches that is involved.

well all the same good luck to the contractor!

I think with it being a PPP, it will be finished. Even if the Govt isn't serious, the private investors wouldn't sit idly by watching their investments go to waste.

It's a good and laudable project. I wish them well

PapaBrowne:
I like the Cross River guy. He is a visioneer and wise beyond measure. He went all out to get Buhari to commission, not because of the road itself but because if the seaport must fly, the Feds must first approve.

And more importantly, I like the picture. In this picture is a PDP Governor and an APC President.

Against all odds, they have shelved partisanship and upheld development.

Many APC fellas would hate this picture or would start dreaming that Ayade would decamp to APC.
MANY PDP fellas would also wonder why one of their best materials is associating brazenly with Buhari.

Well truth is, true development minded fellas understanding that getting all the collaboration you need would serve your best interests.


Once again, big kudos to the Ben Ayade, the CRS Governor. A truly digital road. I'm impressed. Cross River always produces woulderful governors. Remember Donald Duke??

good observations at the bold

theV0ice:


Its a PPP i think with FG backed guarantees....

Hear Ayade

In his remarks, Ayade said apart from the road project, the state would also be constructing a deep sea port in Bakassi.

According to him, the two projects will be executed through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) .

I hope you can see the problems coming into limelight!

theV0ice:


I think with it being a PPP, it will be finished. Even if the Govt isn't serious, the private investors wouldn't sit idly by watching their investments go to waste.

It's a good and laudable project. I wish them well

laudable project I agree but the PPP clause is where a clog is waiting in front of this project!

baralatie:

I hope you can see the problems coming into limelight!

can you be more specific??

baralatie:

laudable project I agree but the PPP clause is where a clog is waiting in front of this project!

Well, the honest truth is that with the state of our finances, no state govt can successfully execute such gigantic projects.

Whether they like it or not, they must engage private investors and these investors won't allow their money and efforts to go to waste. that much i hope anyway.

I chose to believe they'll see these projects through. They're very important to the economy of the SS and SE

theV0ice:


can you be more specific??

okay,there is in the real sense two projects
a,the Deep sea port
b,the road

the deep sea port is to be built with PPP finance(this u know will not pull through.it will be frustrated at the NPA ) e.g the aba deep sea port,bonny sea port projects all died.

it leaves us with the road.the road goes through ikom-ogoja-obudu and terminates at Katsina ala in Benue state.
automatically we have Benue state,and Cross River state without a f.g involvement in that road(haba)

the road investors will now have have to recoup their investment basically through either tolls or the govt parties will foot the bill of construction
260km of calabar terrain is not beans!

I pray ds won't be another abandon projects, dt will be completed hurriedly few months to 2019 general elections.

Pay politicians minimum wage, reduce Immunity clause and adopts NYSC to be served in our agriculture sector and see how we shall grow as a nation.

PapaBrowne:
I like the Cross River guy. He is a visioneer and wise beyond measure. He went all out to get Buhari to commission, not because of the road itself but because if the seaport must fly, the Feds must first approve.

And more importantly, I like the picture. In this picture is a PDP Governor and an APC President.

Against all odds, they have shelved partisanship and upheld development.

Many APC fellas would hate this picture or would start dreaming that Ayade would decamp to APC.
MANY PDP fellas would also wonder why one of their best materials is associating brazenly with Buhari.

Well truth is, true development minded fellas understand that getting all the collaboration you need would serve your best interests.


Once again, big kudos to the Ben Ayade, the CRS Governor. A truly digital road. I'm impressed. Cross River always produces woulderful governors. Remember Donald Duke??

Duke is corrupt, moreover how much hasTinapa generated.

fistonati:
Duke is corrupt, moreover how much hasTinapa generated.

please can help us understand WHY calabar port is underutilised likewise the calabar export free zone?

baralatie:

okay,there is in the real sense two projects
a,the Deep sea port
b,the road

the deep sea port is to be built with PPP finance(this u know will not pull through.it will be frustrated at the NPA ) e.g the aba deep sea port,bonny sea port projects all died.

it leaves us with the road.the road goes through ikom-ogoja-obudu and terminates at Katsina ala in Benue state.
automatically we have Benue state,and Cross River state without a f.g involvement in that road(haba)

the road investors will now have have to recoup their investment basically through either tolls or the govt parties will foot the bill of construction
260km of calabar terrain is not beans!

@the bold, i know a lot of things have happened before to feed your pessimism but pls lets hope for the sake of all of us that this will be different

This is what Ben Ayade said ''In his remarks, Ayade said apart from the road project, the state would also be constructing a deep sea port in Bakassi. According to him, the two projects will be executed through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP)''

Except he lied through his teeth, i want to believe the road and the sea port are both PPP projects. It seems likely that tolls will be incorporated (i see no other way for the private investors to recoup their money) but my brother, at this stage and with the world economy the way it is, i don't mind some small sacrifices.

You raised an important observation of the road passing through cross river and Benue state so i wonder why Benue state isn't represented here. Maybe some additional clarifications will come in the days ahead

Good to see that the interest of people is put first

baralatie:

okay,there is in the real sense two projects
a,the Deep sea port
b,the road

the deep sea port is to be built with PPP finance(this u know will not pull through.it will be frustrated at the NPA ) e.g the aba deep sea port,bonny sea port projects all died.

it leaves us with the road.the road goes through ikom-ogoja-obudu and terminates at Katsina ala in Benue state.
automatically we have Benue state,and Cross River state without a f.g involvement in that road(haba)

the road investors will now have have to recoup their investment basically through either tolls or the govt parties will foot the bill of construction
260km of calabar terrain is not beans!

bros howfar?
Make i put mouth small for your tory, ayade dey lie big time. I was opportuned to tour atleast 60percent of cross river state, i climaxed at obudu which share boundary with benue state, from calabar to obudu it took us more than 10hrs, dont knw how that road design is that will cut a whooping 9hrs from a journey of more than 10hrs. Cross river state is big and that road is passing thru more than 7 local govt areas.
And for the time duration, make i reserve my comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6CflLs0cc

Nice one baba...

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