Since its commencement, the 700 km-long Lagos-Calabar coastal road has generated more controversies than any other infrastructural project under the Tinubu-led administration. According to comments from some social media users, there are existing fears that the project will halt after the Lagos axis is completed, while other rumour mongers claim that there is an ulterior motive behind the construction.

However, the demolition of structures at the $200 million-worth Landmark Beach Resort, in Oniru, Victoria Island, sparked more outcry than others in the court of public opinion.

A Twitter user, Chude Nnamdi, claimed he saw a snippet of the construction project plan. He said, “The road has a total of 180 bridges, of which 90% of the bridges are in the Nigeria Delta part of the road. This is way [beyond] what I imagine (70-80 bridge).”

He also added that the project’s complexity displayed the government’s priority, questioning the rationale behind budgeting the country’s limited resources to construct 180 bridges in a desolate area amidst outcries to repair bad roads in the country.

As of May 15, 2024, the post has gained more than 3,600 reactions, 1,400 retweets, and 580 comments since it was posted on May 5, 2024. About 326 Twitter users have bookmarked the post, and it has gained more than 875,000 views.

A commenter, Tonia (@Tonia_dimma), expressed disdain for the project’s trajectory. She stated two factors behind the government’s willingness to proceed with the construction: “This project is targeted to destroy some people’s property [and] they want to embezzle Nigeria funds and finally use them for campaigning come the next election.”

Another commenter, The Emperor (@i_jandor), criticised the works minister, David Umahi, saying there’s more to the project than meets the eye.

“Upon all the bad roads that are begging to be repaired, it is the one with 180 bridges they considered very important… Umahi is not telling us why the road is more important than most roads that have become death traps all over the country,” he said.

The virality of the claim, as seen here, here, here, here, and here, made DUBAWA fact-check the information.

Verification
We conducted advanced keyword searches to obtain details about the project and found a few. As of the time this report is filed, the project is expected to pass through eight states in the southern region, starting from Lagos and moving through Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom. The endpoint is Calabar in Cross Rivers State.

According to Mr Umahi, the 700-kilometre-long highway is expected to cost about N15 trillion, as each kilometre will cost around N4 billion. For the first phase, at a cost of about N1.06 trillion, the project will involve a 47.47 km dual carriageway with five lanes on each side and a train track in the middle.

However, the full scope, phasing, and timelines for the entire project still need to be detailed further. The Landmark Beach Resort– one of the enterprises that suffered demolition– complained that they do not have access to the complete road plans. They were not consulted on the highway alignment or engaged in discussions about the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

This implies that the full technical plans and design documents are not readily accessible to the general public.

Conclusion
Based on the provided search results, the full detailed plan for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is not publicly accessible, and there is no sufficient evidence on the number and cost of bridges.


https://dubawa.org/no-proof-lagos-calabar-coastal-road-would-have-180-bridges/

Scam of a project, why didn't they fix east west road that leads to same south south

It will be the second biggest scam after Umahi's non functioning international hairport in Ebonyi.

renythyly:
It will be the second biggest scam after Umahi's non functioning international hairport in Ebonyi.

Always Igbo? Why.

Kaycee9242:
Scam of a project, why didn't they fix east west road that leads to same south south

Haba na, always Igbo, Ofunaofu, why?

Buhari 8 years of unnecessary wailing, now a new chapter has emerged with President Tinubu?

renythyly:
It will be the second biggest scam after Umahi's non functioning international hairport in Ebonyi.

On par scam, second only to Gringory Obi leaves the Pdp, to contest for President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

favor914:
On par scam, second only to Gringory Obi leaves the Pdp, to contest for President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This is a coastal highway of fraud linking Bourdillon with Lebanon

Bitter Obidients creating senseless false thread all over the place mteeeew

Ofunaofu:

Since its commencement, the 700 km-long Lagos-Calabar coastal road has generated more controversies than any other infrastructural project under the Tinubu-led administration. According to comments from some social media users, there are existing fears that the project will halt after the Lagos axis is completed, while other rumour mongers claim that there is an ulterior motive behind the construction.

However, the demolition of structures at the $200 million-worth Landmark Beach Resort, in Oniru, Victoria Island, sparked more outcry than others in the court of public opinion.

A Twitter user, Chude Nnamdi, claimed he saw a snippet of the construction project plan. He said, “The road has a total of 180 bridges, of which 90% of the bridges are in the Nigeria Delta part of the road. This is way [beyond] what I imagine (70-80 bridge).”

He also added that the project’s complexity displayed the government’s priority, questioning the rationale behind budgeting the country’s limited resources to construct 180 bridges in a desolate area amidst outcries to repair bad roads in the country.

As of May 15, 2024, the post has gained more than 3,600 reactions, 1,400 retweets, and 580 comments since it was posted on May 5, 2024. About 326 Twitter users have bookmarked the post, and it has gained more than 875,000 views.

A commenter, Tonia (@Tonia_dimma), expressed disdain for the project’s trajectory. She stated two factors behind the government’s willingness to proceed with the construction: “This project is targeted to destroy some people’s property [and] they want to embezzle Nigeria funds and finally use them for campaigning come the next election.”

Another commenter, The Emperor (@i_jandor), criticised the works minister, David Umahi, saying there’s more to the project than meets the eye.

“Upon all the bad roads that are begging to be repaired, it is the one with 180 bridges they considered very important… Umahi is not telling us why the road is more important than most roads that have become death traps all over the country,” he said.

The virality of the claim, as seen here, here, here, here, and here, made DUBAWA fact-check the information.

Verification
We conducted advanced keyword searches to obtain details about the project and found a few. As of the time this report is filed, the project is expected to pass through eight states in the southern region, starting from Lagos and moving through Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom. The endpoint is Calabar in Cross Rivers State.

According to Mr Umahi, the 700-kilometre-long highway is expected to cost about N15 trillion, as each kilometre will cost around N4 billion. For the first phase, at a cost of about N1.06 trillion, the project will involve a 47.47 km dual carriageway with five lanes on each side and a train track in the middle.

However, the full scope, phasing, and timelines for the entire project still need to be detailed further. The Landmark Beach Resort– one of the enterprises that suffered demolition– complained that they do not have access to the complete road plans. They were not consulted on the highway alignment or engaged in discussions about the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

This implies that the full technical plans and design documents are not readily accessible to the general public.

Conclusion
Based on the provided search results, the full detailed plan for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is not publicly accessible, and there is no sufficient evidence on the number and cost of bridges.


https://dubawa.org/no-proof-lagos-calabar-coastal-road-would-have-180-bridges/

Kaycee9242:
Scam of a project, why didn't they fix east west road that leads to same south south

Because you never Complained when you had the 2nd Niger Bridge built despite the fact there was already another Bridge across the Niger

yarimo:
Bitter Obidients creating senseless false thread all over the place mteeeew

You are back at creating senseless threads and comments

Just check those against the project. They all have something in common

Christistruth00:



Because you never Complained when you had the 2nd Niger Bridge built despite the fact there was already another Bridge across the Niger

Don't mind them

A bunch of hate-filled, narrow minded people

Ofunaofu:


You are back at creating senseless threads and comments

senseless thread everywhere mteeeew

Ofunaofu:


This is a coastal highway of fraud linking Bourdillon with Lebanon

Honestly speaking, I wouldn’t blame a villager like yourself for thinking the way you do,

Globad:
Just check those against the project. They all have something in common

They are all of Eastern Nigeria descent.

Christistruth00:



Because you never Complained when you had the 2nd Niger Bridge built despite the fact there was already another Bridge across the Niger

Stop comparing apples with oranges.

The second Niger bridge was built because the first is on the verge of an imminent collapse

E be like say this project pain yeasterners o

Ofunaofu:


Stop comparing apples with oranges.

The second Niger bridge was built because the first is on the verge of an imminent collapse 

Why didn’t Government rehabilitate it, like you want us to rehabilitate our old freeway?

Why did The Federal Republic of Nigeria, have to build a new Niger bridge for you?

What is good for the goose, is also good for the gander.

Oloripelebe:
E be like say this project pain yeasterners o

This is a lie from the pit of hell.

The easterners have no reason to be pained. Why should they? In fact, an easterner is the minister of work championing the project. 

On the other hand, why are you not saying the same thing about North? Because the last time I checked, Atiku, a northerner, was the first to describe the project as a highway of fraud.

You are afraid of the north, right?

The IPOBidients are not just bitter but also sorrowful

They cry more than the Northerners bcs they knew Asiwaju would get more votes from SS better than the 2023 election bcs of the project


Allow Bitter Obituarists to cry as much as they can. It's not easy to be a loser back to back since 1999

Ofunaofu:


This is a lie from the pit of hell.

The easterners have no reason to be pained. Why should they? In fact, an easterner is the minister of work championing the project. 

On the other hand, why are you not saying the same thing about North? Because the last time I checked, Atiku, a northerner, was the first to describe the project as a highway of fraud.

You are afraid of the north, right?

Atiku talk nonsense, we know see any Northerner backing the Malu, Gringory Obi talk em own, as usual developers done carry matter for head.

favor914:
Why didn’t Government rehabilitate it, like you want us to rehabilitate our old freeway?

Why did The Federal Republic of Nigeria, have to build a new Niger bridge for you?

Rehabilitation you say. How?

Have you ever pass through the first Niger bridge.

If that bridge is closed for rehabilitation, movement of human, goods and services will be so affected because there's no alternative

favor914:
Atiku talk nonsense, we know see any Northerner backing the Malu, Gringory Obi talk em own, as usual developers done carry matter for head.

What about premium times?

Ofunaofu:


This is a lie from the pit of hell.

The easterners have no reason to be pained. Why should they? In fact, an easterner is the minister of work championing the project. 

On the other hand, why are you not saying the same thing about North? Because the last time I checked, Atiku, a northerner, was the first to describe the project as a highway of fraud.

You are afraid of the north, right?

After the comments by Atiku, how many Northerners did you see wailing profusely on social media bcs of the project??

Only Bitter Obituarists are displaying their frustration on a daily basis

Ola9ja23:


After the comments by Atiku, how many Northerners did you see wailing profusely on social media bcs of the project??

Only Bitter Obituarists are displaying their frustration on a daily basis

Atiku got no supporters

Ofunaofu:


Rehabilitation you say. How?

Have you ever pass through the first Niger bridge.

If that bridge is closed for rehabilitation, movement of human, goods and services will be so affected because there's no alternative

Why not allow the bitter Obituarists showcase their sorrowful talent?

That's the only thing they are created for

Ofunaofu:


Atiku got no supporters

Yet he got more votes than the bitter Obituarists 😁😀😀😀

Ofunaofu:


What about premium times?

You just they mention enemies of President Tinubu, you for also ask me about that clown Rauf Oseni wey they work for ariseTV?

Ola9ja23:


Yet he got more votes than the bitter Obituarists 😁😀😀😀

You dey mind that ofunaofu? till tomorrow Gringory Obi never talk say em defeat his Master Atiku Malu Abubakar way carry 2nd for the election.

Na Tinubu way win the general election na em that the useless Apga Judas claimed he defeated.

Ola9ja23:


Yet he got more votes than the bitter Obituarists 😁😀😀😀

If that's the case, why describe everyone that criticizes Tinubu as an Obidient even when Atiku got more votes than Peter Obi

Globad:
Just check those against the project. They all have something in common

what did they have in common

Igbos should rest abeg

This is becoming unreasonable now

U keep creating silly threads that neither Umahi nor PBAT would see