‘Coastal Project Irrevocable’, Umahi Puts Cost Of Project At N15 Trn With 8 Years Completion Period

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[@nnamdiejiofor3985]

As a registered Civil Engineer, this man is good. He combines the theoretical and practical works of engineering perfectly. I will gladly sit under him for lectures for hours. I love listening to him.

[@therealist2866]

Good engineer perhaps but a poor public servant… The problem in Nigeria is that way too many people (both in government and among the governed) appear to have no clue about governance. That’s why this same dude was being lauded as a ‘good’ governor when he was governing one of the poorest states in the country and the only one in the SE (possibly in the entire Southern Nigeria) classified as “educationally disadvantaged” and opted to build a vanity so-called “international” airport (that’s presently virtually non-functional) when there was a perfectly good international airport less than an hour’s drive away in Enugu. Not to mention building several flyovers for a population that mostly relied on bicycles, motorcycles and tricycles. DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE ABOUT PEOPLE, not things! Destroying the businesses and livelihoods of possibly tens of thousands of citizens (your employers) when there is a perfectly reasonable solution is shockingly poor governance. There’s a reason in advanced democracies one can hardly rename a street or school without an open hearing and vote.

[@richardsemeso8609]

Very brilliant and on-hands technocrat

[@funnyidentities]

I swear. He is good

[@Engr.Praise]

This is the first true minister of works

[@FlorenceElu]

It makes no sense to build the coastal highway right on the coast. It makes more sense to build it behind the beach front businesses. Water damage will be an issue for any road built right on the coast.

[@naijapilotxmax6006]

Honestly. We can not wait! This will be BAT legacy if he can pull thiss off 😍

[@creativemecksdave1319]

Correct. It's one thing to dream, and it's another thing to bring that dream to fruition. Let this not be like the Umahi Ebonyi International Airport that NEVER COME TO LIFE!

[@ikgodwin7492]

​@@creativemecksdave1319 You might be right, but i guess Ebonyi State with some of its Native surroundings not ripe for an Int'l Airport yet. ...white-collar education (awareness) has better get its priority first).

[@smithjohnson4254]

Well to be honest this man knows what he's saying. He's not a minister for mouth. He knows absolutely what he's saying. Kudos sir.

[@emekaochiabuto8768]

This happens when novice listen. The need more Consultation. Let it not be an elephant peoject

[@boyeradeboyejo2467]

Minister of Works is very intelligent individual, please let us all support him. One of the reason the country did not progress is that some previous Ministers and some bad civil servants in the country sold us out for their selfish interest. Dave Umahi is fantastic let us all appreciate what is doing for our country. Thank you.

[@user-jh6cx4jk8i]

Did Public Procurement laws followed? Some of you are enmeshed in emotions and that is why Nigeria is where it has been for years? There was no bidding process. Umah is aware of those nonsenses. In USA, Tinubu will be impeached.

[@goriolaganiu403]

Check the failed project of airport in Ebonyi

[@Babasamama700]

This was a schooling. Proud of you, Minister

[@darealonge2034]

They tried to bullsh*t the minister but he just SCHOOLED them completely. Kudos to the honourable minister 👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@user-eo1by8qi1c]

Am very proud of this Minister. He knows his Onions. Kudos Your Excellency.

[@goriolaganiu403]

Check all the failed project he initiated while he was in Ebonyi as state executive

[@nevilleagbonwaneten5749]

For the first time since the assumption of President Tinubu to power, I can say without equivocation that the president has a knack for selecting competent hands to serve in his administration. I’m so impressed with Honorable Minister Dave Umahi for his knowledge in Engineering. He’s a competent man who knows what he’s talking about and what he’s doing. Nigerians know brilliant minds when we see them. Kudos to you Mr. Umahi. May the good Lord grant you the ability to dispense your responsibilities to the gratitude of all Nigerians irrespective of party affiliation. Also worthy of commendation is the Honorable Minister of Aviation Mr. Festus Keyamu who is equally pulling his weight in the Aviation Sector. Kudos to the President for appointing these two as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We need more competent hands to lead us out of the present economic, social insecurity quagmire presently bedeviling the country. God bless Nigeria.

[@mandybello9276]

Very objective analysis, arguably the Minister of Internal affairs including the Minister of Trade and Business are equally pulling their weights in their respective portfolios. The weakest links in the cabinet ministerial dullards starts with the loquacious and ignorant Minister of Power and a host of others that are overdue for redeployment or dismissal on critical assessments going forward. Thanks bro..

[@ikgodwin7492]

Your 419 analysis small.

[@user-tp2xj5ce8v]

I love this Man, This is most brilliant Hon.Minister Nigerians ever have 👍🏻

[@ogbonnayamba1507]

Thank you Hon Minister of Works for your competence and doggedness in ensuring we have good road infrastructure in Nigeria. God bless and keep you safe in all your movements

[@lawalhabeeb3192]

GOD BLESS HONORABLE MINISTER OF WORKS! GOD BLESS NIGERIA🇳🇬

[@alexobariase1273]

This man makes be very proud to be a Civil Engineer. He knows his Engineering.

[@IOdele]

You can really tell 😊

[@josephcletus6578]

Man transformed his state from a red sanded village to arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the east He's not new to it

[@iam_jumbo]

This is brilliant. Well-done Hon. Minister D. Umahi

[@michaelokonkwo126]

This is one of the very good brains in tunumbus government. One man, I love his work ethics and intelligence to a passion!

[@Ebi_J]

This minister is not a proud or egoistic person. He calmly gets his point across. He inspires confidence. I saw him on Arise too. Good one sir.

[@dikachioffor5661]

Lol 😊

[@ikgodwin7492]

I personally remember how people castigated this man back in some few years ago.

[@boje7316]

​@ikgodwin7492 😂😂😂 I also remember. Judging a book by the cover.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Hahaha... you don't know Umahi.

[@smithjohnson4254]

The minister said that the train point will start from Jakande. Why can't the entire project start from Jakande end? I don't know who the owner of landmark is. But the amount of investment on that front is far too much to just bulldoze

[@vincentekene132]

Due to traffic congestion people may encounter while coming from Mainland, starting all the project from Jakande will not be appropriate.

[@adelekep69]

Firstly, Landmark's real reason for their media blitz is cos they want to keep access to the beach which they never owned in the first place as by law, it always belonged to the Federal Government Secondly, relocating the Coastal road to pass through Water Corporation road means there would be even more demolitions as that area is heavily built up. Do those other property owners not matter too? Third, once we start making exceptions for private business-men over national interest, where does it end?

[@diligenceeke3023]

​@@adelekep69 The houses in water corporation how much are they worth? Secondly, does that area employ the same number of people as Landmark and provide business for other people? I ask this without any malice. I just want to make my own comparison.

[@ayoknightz9037]

Read ur statement and see if u made sense , so employing 5000 people is equivalent to demolishing 5000 homes , mind u the most of landmark employees lives in the cheapest part of Lagos , do it math , the homes are worth more than his business

[@diligenceeke3023]

@@ayoknightz9037 Employment is as important as homes. So here we are speaking of employing 5000 people plus the investment of over $100 million. Then also throw in the bad light it casts Nigeria in to wake up and demolish businesses worth so much. Some of us are just asking with a plain mind.

[@igbuasimikelanthony]

Oga honr minister i hailed your resilience and effective hard work to build our nation and let the continues dividends of effective and good governance continued to speak louder for our grate nation god bless nigeria.

[@3dd3cheetosdoritos11]

This is commendable. The minister knows his job.

[@user-dy5gf4yn8y]

When an engineer is a minister for works is quite different from when a lawyer was squeezed in as a minister for works

[@cosmasadebowale5877]

God bless you honorable minister of work Dave this is a progressive development for Nigeria and common man in Nigeria .

[@efozia.o6750]

I’m not sure why the road must pass in front of the BEACH FRONT just because it is a COASTAL ROAD? What’s the benefit of the road being along the Coast. Also, Umahi said he will not lose jobs but will lose visitors. Well, IF you lose visitors, you will lose Jobs.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Umahi is insulting our intelligence here. The beach is the business. Also he said he didn't want the road to pass through the South East because he didn't want to leave the coast. Now let me ask, the road from Lagos to Calabar will it run beside water for the entire length of the road?

[@murrayedwards1805]

He has to cut his loses, as soon as the project is completed , there are other businesses opportunities that will be available to him, ths project is for the good of all.

[@diligenceeke3023]

@@murrayedwards1805 Easy for you to say. Tell us when you borrow $100m, start a business, haven't finished paying off the loan, and then walk away for "other opportunities". You don't have a planning committee. Just a minister taking unilateral decisions and hurting people. Meanwhile there are other options. In many other climes the court case would drag forever and you'd have to settle the business owner in cash!

[@oluwatosinadedamola]

Till the end of the project, you can't know the benefit of the project. Even the landmark beach, is privately owned and you can't compare a privately owned to Federal government owned... Road for that matter... A case study was the BRT lane then when Fashola started the project in Lagos, many complained and kick against it then, what is the usage now, majority of Lagosians are enjoying the BRT now...

[@diligenceeke3023]

@@oluwatosinadedamola Elon Musk is richer than all African governments. Dangote is wealthier than many African governments. Only countries of the first 10 economies in the world can boast that they are better than privately owned projects and even that is up for debate. On the topic, Nigerian projects are for stealing money. This is a fact. That's why there is no maintenance culture. As for this project, I am almost certain that it won't be completed in 8 years.

[@oseremenilens3695]

Just listening to the discussion it's clear it would take more than 8 years. I pray the next government would sustain this project

[@johnnyrex2011]

Projects that would have been done and masses enjoying it. They want to embezzle our resources, while we have damaged roads scattered around Nigeria

[@Japapodcast9ja]

We are just in year 1 and you are already complaining negatively 😂😂😂😂

[@taiwoyusuf718]

Who ask for coastal road?? 😂😂😂😂 Na coastal road be the next for our problems 😂😂😂

[@henry2396]

Don’t be a killjoy? You have no idea the economic impact of this project

[@taiwoyusuf718]

​@@henry2396 after 8 years of the completion ? 😂😂😂 What is the economic impact of Kano-maradi, 2nd Niger bridge, Kaduna railway by Buhari 😂😂😂 Na your type dem like;

[@henry2396]

⁠frankly if you are this unaware about the economic effects, there’s no need for debate. Good day.

[@ericayoola3854]

​@@henry2396God bless u

[@taiwoyusuf718]

​@@henry2396 Is it after the 8 years of completing the project we would see the economic effect?? Let's wait for 8 years it's the coastal road that will save us from the economic hardship, strengthen the naira, and make Nigeria stop being poverty capital of the world... Lagos-ibadan of how many kilometer is being repaired since time of Obasanjo, let alone 700km Lagos Calabar. Dey play

[@Tirelesswarrior]

Good talk. My concern is beyond Landmark and broader. A different perspective, actually!. How about starting with just the "RAIL"? An option is to concede it to an investor via a transparent bid like the GSM licenses(MTN, Glo, etc) model. That way, the government rakes in about 500m to 1b dollars as concession fees, concedes to 30 years, and will only be saddled with project management and a defined percentage of revenue to reduce the investor's risk. The Fed won't need to commit or pledge our resources which are already stretched. Existing resources can be channeled towards existing roads that are all dilapidated all over the country. Also to maximize the impact on GDP, it would be nice for the project to commence simultaneously from both ends of the country. That will reduce pressure on Lagos. We must take advantage of a huge country size to spur growth rather than create a city-country model like Singapore and delay widespread growth stimulation.

[@arigbabuwo45277]

Well done my twin brother (Dave Umahi) we share a lot in common. I really commend your technical skills in Ebonyin State. You did a great job there.

[@ademikanramatthew4507]

the only minister that runs figures with proof. kudos to the honorable minister....

[@tbello007]

Education no be scam. This man is sound. I am jealous of Ebonyi people. It is a delight to watch David Umahi speak. A round peg in a round hole.

[@fridayodunayo402]

Very intelligent man , u deserve that assignment 👍

[@user-ok8sc3iz5p]

Senator David umahi remains the best performing minister ever i urge Nigerians to support him in the 2031 general election for better Nigeria

[@EZQUniverse]

The beach is the attraction. The road defeats the purpose of beaches. This is not a properly thought out plan

[@saidat98]

The government officials don't appreciate the beaches. The road is going to destroy all the beaches this unbelievable Across the world, coastal roads don't sit directly on the shore line because of ocean surge.

[@EquityFairnessAndJustice]

Gbam!

[@efozia.o6750]

EXACTLY!!! Why are people clapping for this project. I don’t even think it is well thought out. So we won’t have breaches anymore because of a road?

[@Oluyhemief]

If they are bent on coastal road, it must not affect the beach along the coastal road.

[@EZQUniverse]

​@@Oluyhemiefagreed. A coastal road should not be too close to the coast as this gives room to easy access to smuggling and illicit activities. The coasts of many countries worldwide is highly reserved for recreational activities linked to tourism which is a source of revenue. Rather than even building this road, we need improvements on existing road infrastructure. We lack maintenance and improvement culture. 8 years can be used to do greater this to improve the quality of lives. That should be the priority.

[@joeybillions]

He knows his stuff. I’m proud to be an engineer

[@Light_to.D_world]

This man is good, wow proud of you sir, God almighty will keep you for us, we need more and more of you in Nigeria now and in future

[@ajagboblessingc2373]

Hon.Engr.Sentor. Minister of work l Love your encouragement and understanding . God bless you 💕 Sir.

[@jacstvofficial4490]

For real! Don’t we have a city planning committee or something? Why do they keep doing things off plan and making the businesses suffer?

[@diligenceeke3023]

They don't care! The minister is the city planning committee and everything by himself.

[@user-vh7mq9cw2l]

Good point.

[@jacstvofficial4490]

@@diligenceeke3023 that’s why our country keep looking cringe and dirty. We need serious people.

[@chimasamuel8338]

Look very well you will see the reason

[@FridaySimon-je6sy]

God almighty will strengthen and fill Mr president with wisdom to rule well,I remembered how Buhari used to appoint a tailor as a minister of power.

[@najeebismail4994]

The motive of this project is more than meets the eye. I don't see how Hitech can complete it in a decade. How I wish it's the coastal railway that's getting this attention. It will be far more beneficial. Reduced travel times, opening up new areas, boosting tourism etc.

[@akinbodeog]

Politicians prefer to build roads over rail because they can give road contracts to their cronies. Jobbers like Dangote can't build rail, only foreigners like the Chinese. So we keep getting more stupid highways even though rail is obviously better.

[@bayodealonge3679]

Hi-tech is only handling a section not the entire project

[@axk745]

My thots exactly. A lot of money is wasted on non essential projects that don't have much economic return. If only education and health can get this kind of investment.

[@trevoramusa5367]

I agree with you but that's the Minister of transports responsibility to think about and make it happen. The Minister of works is doing his own job and nobody stops the minister of transport to do same.

[@enobongamiang4162]

kudos UMAHI. I want to drive that road to my village soonest. Please work faster.🤣

[@resourcesprovider8599]

Fake

[@taiwoyusuf718]

It's just 8 years don't worry

[@smithjohnson4254]

That road can be properly redesigned to allow Landmark to be. If the road is starting from that Eko Atlantic point. Then it can be redesigned to go through Ahmadu Bello way through water cooperation passing behind the beach front, passing trough twin waters, then towards the back of maruwa toward blue water apartment.. that road is spacious enough and connect back to the beach front at Jakande

[@adelekep69]

If the road goes through Ahmadu Bello which is currently 2 lanes on both sdes, a lot of buildings like Silverbird and SCB towers would go down to make way for a 5 lane road. Either ways, someone would suffer.

[@emmanuelukpong3629]

Fashola should come and learn what a Minister for Works should have in his brain 😂😂😂

[@dareabraham]

Fashola was just an overrated guy. He knows nothing about the works ministry

[@hopeivaivbunu6279]

You are doing well sir, Best Minister of works in Nigeria history....This project is loudable... I love it. I pray it's completed before the 8 years...

[@onwudebevincent6828]

It's a good development. Get get money...use it to deliver developmental projects. God's grace🙏

[@Thetalisman100]

I hope this ,man runs for President some day. I have no, in recent years, seen a Nigerian politician with a mind so clear and so goal oriented. I hope Nigeria will continue to find a way to use him.

[@ehabahelawani7593]

The guy knows engineering

[@netecoDIY]

It's going to take 8yrs, the last tenure of Mr president. Who told you he going to be Nigeria president for 8yrs? Very selfish individuals.

[@jimmysteeve7702]

You are not a God, okay

[@netecoDIY]

@@jimmysteeve7702 So your god put him there? Don't worry when your hunger enters gear two,then you will learn.

[@ifeanyiali6870]

Dave Umahi great man , what will say it have been long in this country ministry will come out tell his people what he doing. Umahi you doing well , I pity people affected. I

[@peteryagba4402]

Thank you, honorable minister.

[@alebabatunde3062]

The Best Minister of works Nigerian have ever seen. This Man sabi

[@mandybello9276]

Absolutely..no contest or doubts

[@allenbrady8083]

The thinking here by the minister is calm, rigorous but insular - local as if the world is not watching. This reinforces Nigeria's reputation for not adhering to contracts. Did Landmark not get approvals from the government? Nigerians wonder why there are no long term capital investors or why short term investors ask for high interests rates. This is one reason why.

[@danmakajimoh3945]

According to him the main contract is the building itself not the extension to the shore

[@babsgold]

In Nigeria, things are done with impunity which fits very well with the way tinubu operates. In saner climes, there would have been a year long open consultation, the budget would be fixed and known, there would have been open public tenders and the contractors would be known. If you have to use eminent domain, all those affected would have been properly consulted and compensated. This was not even the original plan for this road, it is based on Tinubu's whims of having a coastal road in Lagos that he has now extended to Calabar and just like in Lagos, he doesn't care who is in his way, he'll just remove them and move on. What is that you say? Those affected can go to court? Sure, Tinubu is already waiting for you there.

[@yetundeyusuf6107]

In reference to the land contract between Landmark and the government, it's important to note that the shoreline was not included as part of the agreement. Landmark took advantage of the situation and claimed ownership of the shoreline, which is not in accordance with the original contract. Therefore, the government is not obligated to compensate Landmark for the recovery of their property, which rightfully belongs to them.

[@Me19011]

Did he buy the ocean with the land ?

[@Tirelesswarrior]

@@yetundeyusuf6107 Nope. This isn't right. Every iota of the domain the business covers was paid for. The taxes generated and remitted are from the Beach Resort as well as the expansive entertainment area.

[@franciseze3826]

I am jealous big brother. I am proud of as an engr., I am proud of you as a brother, I am proud of you as ebonyian, I am proud of as a Nigerian and as African. Carry on quality engr.

[@GAMER_KID42K]

Wow! No follow up questions on the bidding process to Umahi's answer? Well done Channels TV. If HiTech was most suited, they would have won fair and square after a proper technical and commercial evaluation with other bidders.

[@kennedyishiekwene]

The honorable minister of work deserve all accolade in his defense of the Lagos-Calabar coastal way project. He has demystified all doubts, intents and purposes of the project. Thanks to president Tinubu for choosing the best capable man to head the works ministry!

[@oluwaseyidada7641]

As a geologist, I am able to understand everything he's explaining

[@ojogbenga1986]

Thank u minister umahi for teaching this sentimental journalists about proffesinalism and telling them u are an engineer and not a sentiment peddler like them. Thanks sir.

[@oshonurudeen9478]

He knows the job, perfect appointment!!

[@ODIONOKOEGUALE]

Impressive!

[@henry2396]

What a brilliant man ! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@olayinkaadesida3764]

This man knows what he is doing, kudos to him! If this comes out of President I would support and vote for him.

[@linkso7166]

Lol...... very soon, Peter will deny Jesus 3x

[@tubobanimifrank7677]

Don't forget he is igbo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@saidat98]

Kudos to him, really? For destroying the coastal line and all the beaches. Soon, Nigerians will need to travel abroad just to experience beaches. Unbelievable 😳

[@netecoDIY]

I'm not sway by this so called analysis. We have hear all this grammar before but the reality is always different. A typical leader in Nigeria personal interest supersed national interest.

[@UnionAvenueArcofSomerset]

Fantastic minister of works.

[@fataikuteyi3779]

Very good job.

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

I like the way he included security checks. Giving people like us hope to return home. Long waited to hear if he will make mention of it.

[@IOdele]

Landmark was already on a timer. Phase 4 of Eko Atlantic sand filling had already started. Landmark boulevard is still a good hotspot

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

Who profit from that? Isnt there a very Rich Men owning Cement production in Nigeria? Whats his name? Something with DANG......

[@isyakubalaibrahim]

CONSTRUCTION PHASE BENEFICIARIES ARE NIGERIAN COMPANIES: dangote, BUA, LAFARGE, STEEL COMPANIES, PLYWOOD DEALERS, SAND DEALERS, CHIPPIS DEALERS, LABOURERS, ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, FOOD VENDORS ETC. COMPLETION PHASE:: NIGERIANS, TOURISTS, TOUR COMPANIES, TOUR GUIDES ETC

[@onyenwasiaben9943]

Is the Federal Government's 250m "water front" for road construction or for water front related infrastructure like ports & beaches?

[@ibrahimajayi2582]

A highly competent and intelligent Minister

[@akinpriestley3901]

Thank you for this wholesome interview team TVC. Mr minister knows his onions. Long live Nigeria!

[@mrjohn7930]

Oga this is channels TV not and I repeat NOT TVC.

[@onyenwasiaben9943]

This is channels not tvc

[@babsgold]

Except it's on Channels TV 😂😂

[@saidat98]

What wholesome? This is so unbelievable. To destroy all the beaches?😳

[@ikemmanuel7859]

Are you high or what? This is channel 😊😊😊😊

[@ahmedadekunle442]

This is Absolutely the most Qualified Nigeria Minister of works and infrastructure Engineer Dave Umahi please call other Minister to come and defend their projects.

[@Chiby]

I'm proud of Umahi he actually knows the Job

[@onon7687]

How long has ordinary Ibadan-Lagos expressway taken? How long did 2nd Niger bridge take to build? How about the Lagos metro rail? I’ll be back in 8yrs to this comment to proclaim myself a prophet. 700km in 8yrs and people are eating it all up. 😅 😂

[@trevoramusa5367]

Why can't we be positive in our prayers towards our government?

[@onon7687]

@@trevoramusa5367 you are waiting for magic thinking it is prayers. By now, one should recognize an unlikely situation or outright lie and not be taken in by it. Another excuse has been given for why PH refinery hasn’t started refining. Many are continuing to pray, others are acting accordingly.

[@kelechinwajiuba7287]

You are very correct bro

[@teshionwueze9173]

I have no issues with cost or quality of this road as I believe umahi will do justice in these regards ,he has proven amongst few successful ministers to have the capacity deliver the mandate handed him, my only problem with this project is considering the amount invested in this project , what is the economic importance and urgency in taking this project right now , is the federal govt capable of handling this project while developing others ? I hope the govt did their home work properly before embarking on this project cos it will creat another mess to see us invest so much in this project and not complete it again, whats the update as well on east -west road and aswell thebold and new proposed road to Abuja? What's the state of the roads connecting other parts of Nigeria to the north where foods are needed to get to other parts of the country ? And I hope the government is doing this much too In the area of agriculture cos the people need to eat as well.

[@muritalabalogun6938]

A round peg in round hole. Thank you Sir.

[@tolanisaba5465]

In Umahi we trust. ......The most performing minister in Asiwaju's government .

[@5t4david37]

He’s been implementing road construction projects rigorously since he was appointed.. I’m impressed. Hope the quality of the projects are high standards so we won’t be disappointed as usual.

[@imohmenim877]

Concrete grade 40 is bridge standard. The road will last and last like bridges. The problem will be mining activities by people along the coastal region if it is not checked.

[@DarkMusic7]

You want to useless our coastlines with a Bridge???? This idea is not genuine

[@danieligbalajobi9229]

I tire

[@tayolaborn7866]

The coastline opens up the total coastline of Nigeria, not only Lagos! 95 % of Nigeria coastline isn’t accessible. With this road I can go to the coastline in Edo state or Delta or Rivers State. A foreigner can Land in Lagos and drive straight to a resort in Delta state or jump on a train.

[@DarkMusic7]

@@tayolaborn7866 It's Very costly bro on multiple levels

[@therealist2866]

@@tayolaborn7866so if the road runs along the ORIGINAL alignment of Water Corporation Road for a few kilometers, foreigners can no longer drive to Delta State?! 🤔 Btw, what resort in Delta State? Destroying an existing highly-successful resort in the hope that a resort of unknown quality might be built in the future - perhaps by investors who hopefully are somehow completely ignorant of what happened to Landmark, that a new minister can just ARBITRARILY ‘destroy’ their investment. Let’s not even ask what train you’re referring to, because we all know there won’t be a rail line built on that highway anytime in the foreseeable future, if ever. Or the reality that the reason that foreigners are not “landing in Lagos and driving straight to Delta State” is insecurity and NOT because of the absence of a coastal road. A nation already in rapid decline keeps shooting itself in the foot over and over again. SMH

[@geesrec]

​@@therealist2866You are right about destroying bussing not a good signal to investors, but in the first place coastal lines belongs to the FG and no private businesses should be situated there, landmark didn't own that shore line,he took advantage of it nit being used and extended his business to the beach side near the sea. But the minister said no demolition of any structure would take place on some part of the beach side will be affected which is bcos they reduced the raod wideness because of landmark.

[@user-qs7ti6nc8d]

very vibrant and brilliant man we support you but dont put us down and the end,good to say than done we need good job.

[@pastorwalterhorner]

Good job, DAVE UMAHI, the man has his ducks in line. Umahi, could potentially become the next and the first President of Igbo extraction. The Lagos - calabar coastal road will mirror the US I-10 highway from california to Georgia with half of the road overlooking the ocean, One of my favourite roads to drive thru in the US. I look forward to driving on that road when completed.

[@Omojoy4sure]

If Dave can pull this off, he will be the first president from Igbo extract in this dispensation. I pray for long life, good health for him.

[@diligenceeke3023]

​@@Omojoy4sure Hahaha... you won't vote for him when that time comes.

[@Omojoy4sure]

@@diligenceeke3023 waoh! Since you have supernatural powers to know the future and predict people's actions, maybe you should open a church or get a CEOs job at New York stock exchange

[@diligenceeke3023]

@@Omojoy4sure Everything for you people is religion. Church, mosque, etc. When will you all wake up? I'm certain of what I said. When the time comes to vote Umahi you won't vote him. You can try all the emotional blackmail you want, but I told you the truth. I'm sure you voted Buhari twice. And then voted Tinubu! Abeg shift jare! You all keep voting idiots to power and think your country will change.

[@user-nv1cs7xe7y]

All the efforts made by the Honorable Minister especially in relating to businesses and communities impacted by this project is highly commendable. You have proved sir, that you are a leader that listen and proffer solutions. Please extend this to all other communities affected by the deviation from the existing ROW gazetted for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road in the Lekki region.

[@ifeologbese4202]

How do we secure the route? This is going to be a lonely highway. How many entry points will there be to the highway. How many exit points too?

[@imohmenim877]

That's why is 5 lanes on either side. 3lanes for the highway proper and 2 lanes is the service lanes to connect along the road. There will be bridges overhead and under pass for entry and exit. This will be the best highway to connect states across the south.

[@hawkinshills1320]

Please the honourable minister sir. Award the contract to upto four very competent companies so as to finish the job before next election. I also pray that the present president is returned to commence other very important projects like this one. Bring in competent hands to finish the job in record time so that someone will not play politics with it in future

[@kennedyiroanusi5399]

Good representation, it is delightful to listen to him

[@emekaochiabuto8768]

From president to vice president connection

[@user-vh7mq9cw2l]

Governor sir please could u elaborate on what economic benefits in short term with regards to the completion time?

[@KraneD]

Tinubu wants to give a 15 trillion naira ($ 15 billion) project to his cronies, the Chagouris without any competitive bidding. Is Hitech the only company in the world that can construct such a project? We dont know how much this will cost eventually as this is a very early rough estimate. This man is full of himself, touting his credentials as an engineer. This is another avenue for stealing by creating another mega project that Tinubu and his cronies can use to steal for another 50-100years

[@les_crow]

Will there no longer be any beaches along Nigeria's coast?

[@chineduokeke8659]

Who is paying for this project? I thought Hitech was paying for this project?If the FG is paying, cant they use it to fix the already dilipated roads? Hitech isnt better than Julius Berger, Julius berger has done way more jobs than Hitech so why wasnt this a competitive bid.Nigeria is a sham, that Country will never be good, 15bn $ divided 700 is $21 million per kilometer, even here in US where labor is very expensive and environmental regulations way more strigent, it can never cost more than 2 million per kilometer.A country this poor cant be expending such money when most of our roads are dilapidated.

[@jonahigbokwe394]

See reasoning from a federal minister. The beach is the center of attraction. The road can always be shifted to accommodate everyone

[@samsonakala]

If they shift it for him, should they shift it for others too? Do you know how many beaches that will be destroyed? Good beach, Elegushi…etc. should they shift for everyone? Beaches and all land belongs to the government, instead to make enquiries before buying, he went to buy from the Royal families and now he’s complaining.

[@ogheneovoogbinaka784]

@@samsonakala keep talking thrash, later you people will cry that there are no foreign investments coming into Nigeria.

[@olawalemubasiru8050]

One of the thing that killing our advancement in this part of the world is that, we are too sentimental. There is an existing law, and he kept a blind eyes to it. Meanwhile, I guessed from his analysis, there is alternative, there is alternative. Also, oniru and other beaches are affected too

[@chineduokeke8659]

Shouldn't this road be constructed into the hinterlands cos global warming is causing sea levels to rise causing the sea to encroach more into the land, this might wash out this 700km road in the future.

[@Biobele]

In that case Will the coastal road still be COASTAL?

[@AbdulazeezSule]

At least he has brought to light the negotiation and the area that would be used for the coastal highway. Initially we were getting wrong information from social media that all of landmark infrastructure and business will be destroyed. But that is not the case, only the beach area.

[@solomonkpeh]

Atiku is not the president of Nigeria and must take a back seat. GO AHEAD WITH THE PROJECT SIR.

[@onyenwasiaben9943]

The Minister of works is not completely right, if he says the road is no longer a coastal road if it does not follow the water front; what about the starting point of the road @ Ahmadu Bello which is about 1500m inland? Why didn't they go through the water front of the Eko Atlantic investment of the Chagouri group? What about the eleko to lekki-Port section of the road which is an average of 500m inland? But the Minister insist that he must pass the road through the beach front @ Landmark otherwise it will no longer be a coastal road, thereby taking the heart of the landmark business investment which is the beach front. This Minister does not even consider that the person at stake is his brother & to plead on his behalf to Mr Presiden; This just adumbrates the fact that he who pays the piper calls d tune, even if the piper is ur brother.

[@ekeneosuagwu6919]

The project is basically aimed at stalling any future plans of building a deep seaport in South South. A deep seaport in the SS would be able to take goods inland. Building this road on the shore means there will be no future port any other areas on the shore. Only Lagos port, especially the Lekki deep sea port.

[@onyenwasiaben9943]

Imagine that

[@fistandpen2505]

I love how Umah i has been working but very disappointed to hear him on this. First, no one is arguing Fed govt's ultimate ownership, national interest or right of way, but common sense. There was an old map, and a prominent tourist attraction was built using that. If you now move the map, it makes sense to accomodate the existing business if at all possible. Secondly, that you start behind the business and go back to the coastline for the rest of the highway does not make it not to be a coastline. That's absurd. Finally, the beach is the draw that makes people patronise businesses. Of course if you remove that, you have limited/no patrons to support businesses and they will fold up. This is beyond stupid, and it's sad that a smart man is coming out to say these ridiculous things.

[@allanoh7732]

That is exactly my thought when you have an educated man not seeing the trees from the woods. We need better progressive thinkers to move Nigeria forward not just doing things that damage businesses.

[@aguiyichukwuebukacornelius4370]

Nice

[@kelechiobi-nwaigwe8518]

Remove the beach and the jobs are gone…..what’s this man saying about no jobs will be lost All signs of wickedness

[@efozia.o6750]

Exactly! That was a very insensitive detached comment from him. He knows what he is doing, just doesn’t care about Landmark’s predicament.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Yeah, these people don't care. It's easy for him to speak this way.

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

The road is is more important than the beach

[@tnr9012]

Why can’t they build a flyover bridge over the disputed areas? It may be more expensive but, it will save a lot of structures on the right of way!

[@mayokunoyesiku4878]

I don't understand the interviewer's pandering around the minister's arrogant response to the 7 days notice. He is clearly not used to taking questions. If you have spent 17 years building an establishment, infrastructure, and business, is 7 days enough to evacuate? I was expecting a pushback from her to demand the process of notification to the stakeholders involved.

[@BeeWhy07]

For a coastal road, it would be nice if a limit is set for trucks/trailers to adhere to a certain weights and there should be a check weigher sensors on the roads so that FRSC can flag off violators. This would enable longevity and minimal maintenance on the roads.

[@ahmedadekunle442]

Thanks former governor Engr Dave Amahi i trust you that you will do great job Atiku Abubakar is jealous man and a sour looser is bitter about the Yoruba President bringing Qualified and capable minister to serve Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@jonathanmotivational7036]

Umahi is intelligent

[@ezimedeamedu4624]

Minister thank you to your presentations and explanation on the Lagos Calabar coaster Road with train tracks at the middle, how will the readjusted width of the road be traffic free in 15yrs time forward and safety of lives??? Also when will the Abuja motor way to Auchi, Benin to Warri be complete for national economic growth, beauty and APC legecy??? We hope this roads will be able take the heavy load pressures of 60ton trucks transferring our Petroleum products etc??? Thank you again and God bless FGN.

[@UchechiJohn-jl4dm]

This minister knows his onions. Nigerians will really enjoy mobility in the future. Is beneficial to put the right driver in the right sit.

[@lawrenceokoro1458]

So how many toll gate will someone pay before he gets to east from lagos?