The Federal Government has been advised to suspend the proposed construction of the controversial Lagos to Calabar Coastal superhighway project and focus on other pressing priorities.


Members of Nigerians for Better Nigeria, NBN, in a statement by their National Secretary, Abdulmumin Sanusi, contended that though the coastal superhighway is important, but not priority.


Among others, the statement reads “We, members of the Nigerians for Better Nigeria (NBN), have watched with keen interest the ongoing controversy over the proposed Lagos to Calabar Coastal superhighway project.

“After careful consideration and observation of the views of the proponents and the antagonists of the super highway, we wish to state as follows: Is the superhighway necessary? Yes, it is very necessary and important. Is it a priority? The answer is absolutely no. Why is it not a priority?

“From our assessment, outside the controversy over its approval or not by the National Assembly, or whether it followed due process among others or not, the number one priority of most Nigerians today is how to feed.

“Yes, roads are important, but the construction of a superhighway in the midst of dilapidated and failed roads across the country definitely is not a priority. What is stopping the government from fixing the failed roads across the country instead of constructing a superhighway?

“The construction of a superhighway where many government’s hospitals have collapsed and essential drugs are unavailable and when available, are unaffordable; where sub-standard drugs now dominate the markets across the country, and citizens are dying in droves, is certainly not a priority.

“In a country where workers are demanding for a new minimum wage, improved welfare and better working conditions and the government is unwilling to accede to their demands, construction of a superhighway cannot be a priority.

“Construction of a coastal highway cannot be a priority in a country where power supply has totally collapsed and the citizens live in total darkness, cannot be a priority. “Construction of a coastal highway obviously should not be a priority in a country where fuel prices have risen beyond the reach of the ordinary citizens.


“In country where the government is looking for funds everywhere that it is taxing and levying the citizens out of existence; and in a country where most citizens live below the poverty line, construction of a coastal superhighway definitely won’t be a priority. And in a country where the education system has collapsed from primary to tertiary levels, such a country cannot be prioritising a construction of a coastal super highway.

“We therefore, urge the federal government to suspend the construction of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway and devote its energy on pressing priorities that can better the lives of the citizens.

“The people are hungry, they are starving, they are suffering and they are in pains. The immediate priority of the government is to address their starvation, hardship and pains, not the construction of a coastal superhighway.

“We will also want to ask, why should the construction of this superhighway not begin in Calabar where there are little or no structures to be demolished than in Lagos? In the rush to begin the construction of the coastal highway from the Lagos axis, many hapless citizens have been rendered jobless as their means of livelihood have been destroyed by the government.

“While we insist that the project should be suspended until the citizens can breathe, whenever the construction is to resume, it should commence from the Calabar axis before terminating at the Lagos end.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/suspend-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-project-face-pressing-priorities-fg-urged/amp/

Enemy of progress dem

smokinloud:
Enemy of progress dem

You are the real enemy of progress

The bastard should go and stop them now

Chai..




The joy of some people is to see the country backward!


Gaskianically, I'm speechless!

Can't those who are against this project just shut up for once.

Boycott the road when it's done and stop distracting those who intend to build the road.

Come, how una want Tinubu to take back the money wey him spend for the last election and get money for the next one?

All this things will fall on deaf ears. Tinubu is as quiet as Buhari until something gets out of hands.

This project is rubbish, security on major road cannot be tackled what about rail? u are doing coastal radarada .....continue mumu set of people and their government, derailing u all from the ongoing hardship with nonsense news.....fuel subsidy removed yet not available ,dollars keep rising and falling yet no balance or even getting below 1k, worst of it all one idiot imposing band A on some residents like they requested for it or without knowing if they can afford it......evil government

ScratchDtoto:


The wailing jobless fellow

I liked this comment, does it mean I'd get banned, too?

helinues:
Can't those who are against this project just shut up for once.

Boycott the road when it's done and stop distracting those who intend to build the road.

Where have you traveled to outside the South West? Tell us which road you took and we will ask few questions!!

NaijaCowFarm:


Where have you traveled to outside the South West? Tell us which road you took and we will ask few questions!!

You people should stop using your present situation to judge others.

We have been travelling abroad for over a decade, 10+ countries counting. So which Nigeria roads are you talking about?

owem19:
In your dreams,10 countries ko,10 local govt ni

Just because you have not been able to achieve something don't mean others never achieved that same thing. That's village mentality

Celebrate with others so that you can be celebrated when it gets to your turn

Like Sowore stated, this Coastal Highway to Fraud will eventually be abandoned after completing the Lagos end of it.

Thïefnubu is a fallen demon on a 3-fold mission to Steal, to Kill and to Destroy. 😂

In your dreams,10 countries ko,10 local govt ni

helinues:


You people should stop using your present situation to judge others.

We have been travelling abroad for over a decade, 10+ countries counting. So which Nigeria roads are you talking about?

In your dreams,10 countries ko,10 local govt ni

helinues:


You people should stop using your present situation to judge others.

We have been travelling abroad for over a decade, 10+ countries counting. So which Nigeria roads are you talking about?

Nigerians are now wiser. Let's ask these leaders questions

Go and stop the construction of the project nah

Meanwhile most of the roads we have in Nigeria is in a very terrible state, and they are starting another gigantic project that won't see the light of the day.

iko

helinues:
Can't those who are against this project just shut up for once.

Boycott the road when it's done and stop distracting those who intend to build the road.

Boycott which road

A highway of fraud connecting Bourdillon with Lebanon

Unknown group thinking that their opinion is matter.

Hmmmmmmm

NaijaCowFarm:


Where have you traveled to outside the South West? Tell us which road you took and we will ask few questions!!

Why do do imagine you have travelled half as much as he has?
That is delusional
It has no basis whatsoever
Do you know him?

You tell us where you have travelled to outside your hamlet and what road you took
Who are you to ask where anyone has travelled to

Ofunaofu:

“In country where the government is looking for funds everywhere that it is taxing and levying the citizens out of existence;

Ofunaofu:


The Federal Government has been advised to suspend the proposed construction of the controversial Lagos to Calabar Coastal superhighway project and focus on other pressing priorities.


Members of Nigerians for Better Nigeria, NBN, in a statement by their National Secretary, Abdulmumin Sanusi, contended that though the coastal superhighway is important, but not priority.


Among others, the statement reads “We, members of the Nigerians for Better Nigeria (NBN), have watched with keen interest the ongoing controversy over the proposed Lagos to Calabar Coastal superhighway project.

“After careful consideration and observation of the views of the proponents and the antagonists of the super highway, we wish to state as follows: Is the superhighway necessary? Yes, it is very necessary and important. Is it a priority? The answer is absolutely no. Why is it not a priority?

“From our assessment, outside the controversy over its approval or not by the National Assembly, or whether it followed due process among others or not, the number one priority of most Nigerians today is how to feed.

“Yes, roads are important, but the construction of a superhighway in the midst of dilapidated and failed roads across the country definitely is not a priority. What is stopping the government from fixing the failed roads across the country instead of constructing a superhighway?

“The construction of a superhighway where many government’s hospitals have collapsed and essential drugs are unavailable and when available, are unaffordable; where sub-standard drugs now dominate the markets across the country, and citizens are dying in droves, is certainly not a priority.

“In a country where workers are demanding for a new minimum wage, improved welfare and better working conditions and the government is unwilling to accede to their demands, construction of a superhighway cannot be a priority.

“Construction of a coastal highway cannot be a priority in a country where power supply has totally collapsed and the citizens live in total darkness, cannot be a priority. “Construction of a coastal highway obviously should not be a priority in a country where fuel prices have risen beyond the reach of the ordinary citizens.


“In country where the government is looking for funds everywhere that it is taxing and levying the citizens out of existence; and in a country where most citizens live below the poverty line, construction of a coastal superhighway definitely won’t be a priority. And in a country where the education system has collapsed from primary to tertiary levels, such a country cannot be prioritising a construction of a coastal super highway.

“We therefore, urge the federal government to suspend the construction of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway and devote its energy on pressing priorities that can better the lives of the citizens.

“The people are hungry, they are starving, they are suffering and they are in pains. The immediate priority of the government is to address their starvation, hardship and pains, not the construction of a coastal superhighway.

“We will also want to ask, why should the construction of this superhighway not begin in Calabar where there are little or no structures to be demolished than in Lagos? In the rush to begin the construction of the coastal highway from the Lagos axis, many hapless citizens have been rendered jobless as their means of livelihood have been destroyed by the government.

“While we insist that the project should be suspended until the citizens can breathe, whenever the construction is to resume, it should commence from the Calabar axis before terminating at the Lagos end.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/suspend-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-project-face-pressing-priorities-fg-urged/amp/

My South South People, una don see am? Know ya enemies o. Later them go say na them be your comrade. No other priorities when second Niger Bridge was constructed, No other priorities when railway was done fro Abuja Kaduna to Kano and Niger Republic. E reach your turn to get the development despite the billions your region contributes to the National federation accounts (Let's not mention your thieving Governor's) , the South East people say you are not a priority. Is alright.

Know your friend ,but know your enemy more.

The bastard should go and stop them now

I.e like you?

helinues:


You people should stop using your present situation to judge others.

We have been travelling abroad for over a decade, 10+ countries counting. So which Nigeria roads are you talking about?



Just because you have not been able to achieve something don't mean others never that achieved same thing. That's village mentality

Celebrate with others so that you can be celebrated when it gets to your turn

YOUR LENDERS IMF AND WORLDBANK BEHIND ALL THIS so stop disturbing govt and read in between the lines.

Idaytesj29:



My South South People, una don see am? Know ya enemies o. Later them go say na them be your comrade. No other priorities when second Niger Bridge was constructed, No other priorities when railway was done fro Abuja Kaduna to Kano and Niger Republic. E reach your turn to get the development despite the billions your region contributes to the National federation accounts (Let's not mention your thieving Governor's) , the South East people say you are not a priority. Is alright.

Know your friend ,but know your enemy more.

2027 election would be interesting