NASS promises support for ongoing construction of Lagos/Calabar coastal

The National Assembly (NASS) has pledged full support for the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project.

Recall that Sen. Barinada Mpigi, Senate Committee Chairman on Works, made the pledge during the inspection of the Calabar section of the road on Sunday.

Mpigi who lauded the quality of work on the road, said when completed, the coastal highway would change the economic dynamics of the country.

According to him, not only will travel time be shortened, but development will shift to the sections the project cuts across, as well as boost the tourism potential of the country.

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He described the contractor, HITECH, as a “worthy partner” for deploying the best of equipment and ensuring quality of work on the road.

“HITECH, I commend you very highly. You are a developmental partner to the building of our nation, and anybody who says otherwise should come and do what you are doing.

“I am not surprised with what you are doing now because you surprised the world with the reclamation of bar beach that threatened Lagos for years.

“The high caliber equipment you have in Lagos surprised all of us from the NASS, and I think Nigeria should continue to patronise you,” he said.