Works Minister David Umahi has confirmed the commencement of demolition of structures on the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway under construction.
Mr Orji Uchenna, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, said in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja.
The project would mark a major milestone in the Renewed Hope roadmap of President Bola Tinubu towards economic diversification, Umahi said.
“The Federal Government is passionate about the plight of the people and will, in the exercise of the right of way, put a human face on the demolition of properties required to give way for the construction of the coastal highway.
“The Federal Government is considering the most economically-viable way to pass the coastal road without much damages.
“So there would be no delay in the payment of compensation to affected property owners. So I solicit your cooperation to the timeline of the demolition exercise.
“We are doing some minor adjustments, and our commitment is to stay within the coastline.”
Umahi called on those affected by the demolition exercise to take it as a sacrifice for the ultimate impact of the project for the economic prosperity of the nation.
