FG to Open First 47km of Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway in December 2025

The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be opened to motorists between December 12 and 17, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s coastal infrastructure drive.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection tour on Sunday. He affirmed that both the government and the contractor are committed to delivering the initial stretch of the 750-kilometre highway, which connects nine coastal states.

Umahi reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive for accelerated construction, explaining that the ministry is working to ensure unhindered access from channel 0 to channel 47 and up to channel 55 within the stipulated period.

He added that although construction activities will continue, the government has set April next year to complete Section 1 and half of Section 2 for commissioning, excluding bridges, with full completion targeted for April 2026.

The minister also addressed the legal dispute involving Winhomes Global Services Limited, stating that the recent ruling of the Federal High Court had invalidated the company’s claims regarding alleged encroachment by the project.

“What was presented publicly as a residential development was in reality only a gatehouse structure,” Umahi said. “Court documents showed that Winhomes had already sold the land in question to third parties, contradicting the narrative circulating in the media.”

“The court held that the plaintiffs lacked the locus standi to institute the action since they no longer held any proprietary interest in the land. Her allegations were misleading, unfounded, and aimed at discouraging foreign investors,” he added.

Umahi urged the public to disregard online allegations relating to the matter, stressing that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway remains a flagship project of the Renewed Hope administration designed to enhance connectivity, strengthen commerce, and boost economic growth across Nigeria’s coastal corridor.