Tinubu's Name Now on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been renamed after President Bola Tinubu. This is the latest public infrastructure to bear his name since he assumed office in May 2023. The 750-kilometre highway was named after the president because the project was conceived during Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State nearly three decades ago. Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced the decision on Thursday, saying the renaming is in recognition of the president’s vision.

Minister of Works Dave Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, announced the decision on Thursday. Umahi said the renaming is in recognition of the president’s vision, adding that Tinubu conceived the coastal road during his time as Lagos governor about 27 years ago. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a major transportation route connecting the economic hubs of Lagos and Calabar. It is expected to improve trade and commerce between the two cities.

President Tinubu was born on March 29, 1952, in Jega, Kebbi State. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. Tinubu has a long history of public service, having served as governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. His administration implemented several infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Lagos Airport Road.

The renaming of the highway is the latest in a series of public infrastructure projects bearing President Tinubu's name. Other notable projects include the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Abuja, and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarinpa.

Tinubu's presidency has been marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. His administration has also been criticized for its handling of the economic crisis, which has led to a rise in inflation and unemployment.

A recent report by the Centre for Social Justice found that the government has spent over N1 trillion on public infrastructure projects since Tinubu assumed office. However, critics have argued that the funds could have been better used to address the economic crisis.

The renaming of the highway is expected to improve the image of President Tinubu's administration. However, the move has been criticized by opposition parties, who have accused the government of trying to curry favor with the president.