Abeg we need jobs. E don tey wey we finish school.

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

hahahaha

What is the present economic relevance of this road when Enugu - Ph is not motorable, Ikot Ekpene - Calabar is not motorable ?

Check Ikot Ekpene - Aba. Ikot Ekpene - Umuahia, Owerri - Ph, Enugu - Onitsha...

My only Joy is that Calabar will rise again like in the days of Donald Duke the performer. The last governor was a waste. So dormant and without effect.

Since these sort of projects are possible, it is evident that some state govenors are just a waste of space if actually states can partner with foreign investors to build us federal roads which the federal government abandoned. Why then cant we have good roads ? Rather let these foreign partners collect tolls on these roads for 5 to 10 years before handing them over to FG. We will pay with all happiness.

Most interesting is a Deep sea port in Calabar.

see as calabarians dey happy..
Sai Baba... na Enugu & Anambra remain..

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

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

Public Private Partnership.

Did you read the passage ?

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

The proffessor is a smart guy.

He knows that Buhari may not approve the Sea Port project for calabar if the north has nothing to gain.

The Sea port is the main project here, not that road. Format..

Baba didn't put a dime into the project, yet zombies are saying nice one baba forgeting they will be the one to pay for the construction through toll.

theV0ice:


@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

The is purely a federal road, conceptualised by the Cross River governor. He only needs Presidential consent.

I hope Udom and the people of Akwa Ibom are watching this move carefully. You had your chance through Akpabio but he decided to invest in stadiums and entertainment centres. He could have followed through with the Ibaka deep seaport project instead. That could have been easier moving goods to Aba and Onitsha. Here is Cross Rivers rising again with wise economic moves.
I think the potentials of a deep seaport and a road linking to the North sounds very serious, economic wise. Since we cant have two deep seaports at the same zone (or will FG commit to such?)
We will watch the development from the South West.

Nigeria is the biggest and the greatest black nation in the world bar none. We just do not act it yet, but we are getting there

lovely... no beef even though cross river is a pdp state.

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

God bless u my bro,Duke n imoke r d worst thing that ever happened to cross river.i pray Ayade toll a different part n write his name in gold by ensuring d completion of d project as promised

IbokUtoroh:

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.

Bros you're right o. Chai! This governor can lie eh. Chei!

I just used Google map to check up the distance between Calabar and Katsina Ala and I discovered it's 385km. To cover that distance in 1hr 30mins, a car will need to move at 257km/hr. Ayade is a freaking liar!

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

See ur life for outside.. Na wa oh for u

Children of hate!

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

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

Hmmmmmm

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

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

State

But, supported by international companies and Nigerian banks

Hmmmmmm, body language @ work, 10 years to come, it will not be completed. Buhari hates south south and south east!!!

Realdeals:
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.

Ok ooooo

awoyam1:
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.’’

.....n BENIN- ABUJA DUALIZATION LIES ABANDONED THERE

We need light rail system not road...... Lets Nigeria advance too for God sake.

See as Buhari resemble eyo masquerade with that shovel and white agbada.

Ghandi12:
Some clarifications:

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

The project is wholly a state sponsored project. The federal government will not put a dine in the project. That is why pmb quickly approved it 'na'.

theV0ice:


@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

Governor Ayade was interviewed on Radio Nigeria while he was waiting for Buhari to arrive. He said that he had spoken to the Benue State Governor who has a similar project to construct an expressway from the Cross River border all the way to the Nasarawa State border. He said he expects this expressway to be part of a Central African highway that will run all the way to Morocco.

naptu2:


Governor Ayade was interviewed on Radio Nigeria while he was waiting for Buhari to arrive. He said that he had spoken to the Benue State Governor who has a similar project to construct an expressway from the Cross River border all the way to the Nasarawa State border. He said he expects this expressway to be part of a Central African highway that will run all the way to Morocco.

That's very grandiose

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??

I just hope my bayelsa state governors can emulate them..but as it is no way..

Morons like you should not be allowed access to the internet. It's your father that is corrupt.

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

“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.”

No committee, no reports, no politics. This is what Presidents do, they see an opportunity to take care of their people they go for it and don't have to consult party leadership, set up committee and all those nonsense. Sen Ben Ayade enough respect for you.

baralatie:

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

The issue with the port is the depth of the water, only small and medium sized boats can use it. regarding the Calabar free trade zone, I wouldn't say it is underutilized, it's quite active.

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??

Maybe u guys oughtta teach Niger state indigenes how to produce a performing governor! It's such a failure all the time here