Abiola Peters
Under the federal government tax credit, the Minister of Works, David Umahi has hinted that Dangote Group has extended its full payment to the Lagos state government for onward compensation of house owners affected by the ongoing Lagos Calabar expressway construction.
The Minister on Friday at the inspection of the second phase axis in the Lekki free trade area stated that all affected house owners would be settled before any demolition will take place.
Umahi explained that the 54km service lane was another addition to the ongoing project, which will be inaugurated before May 29 ahead of the second year anniversary of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
He pointed out that the government is satisfied with the pace of the work and commended the contractor for dedication to the project.
Umahi maintained that going for the concrete pavement instead of asphalt laying was because of the durability and maintenance of the road.
He assured that the completion of the first phase of the project, would decongest Apapa Ports and the entire corridors of Lagos State.
The Managing Director of the Construction Company, Danny Abbie
also affirmed that the first phase of the project would be completed on schedule.
Mr Umahi also visited the Lekki Corridor for a meeting with some officials, inspected other road infrastructure and announced that the Ministry of Works would on Sunday meet with stakeholders in order to address the grievances of affected persons on the rights of way of Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway project.