{"id":117425,"date":"2024-04-30T10:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/its-not-too-late-to-discontinue-lagos-calabar-highway-project-peter-obi-advises-tinubu"},"modified":"2024-04-30T12:29:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T11:29:45","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-discontinue-lagos-calabar-highway-project-peter-obi-advises-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/its-not-too-late-to-discontinue-lagos-calabar-highway-project-peter-obi-advises-tinubu","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s not too late to discontinue Lagos-Calabar Highway project \u2013 Peter Obi advises Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration for going on with the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project in defiance of public outcry.<\/p>\n

He expressed displeasure that the government is embarking on a project threatening jobs at a time of rampant unemployment.<\/p>\n

According to him, it\u2019s not too late to discontinue the Lagos-Calabar highway project, adding that urgent necessities are nationwide security, poverty eradication, healthcare, and education, especially for the poor and underprivileged.<\/p>\n

Obi described the reported demolition of businesses and residences in the designated right of way for the project as insensitive and heart-wrenching.<\/p>\n

He lamented that livelihoods are being wiped away, lifetime investments wasted, and jobs disappearing as a result of the demolition.<\/p>\n

In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor said that the hasty flag-off of the project defies the widespread outcry by the public, especially business and property owners directly affected by the project.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cContrary to reason and the necessity for compassion in public policy, the federal government has commenced the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe outcry against this project has been overwhelming due to the current situation in the country. However, reports as of yesterday indicate that demolition of businesses and residences in the designated right of way for the project has commenced from the Lagos end.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sight of this insensitive demolition is heart-wrenching. Livelihoods are being wiped away, lifetime investments are being wasted, and jobs are disappearing as bulldozers roar through. The homes of the elderly are being overturned by the power of bulldozers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis hasty flag-off defies the widespread outcry by the public, especially business and property owners directly affected by the project. Nobody knows the outcry that will accompany this project as it progresses towards poor rural landscapes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThousands of jobs are about to be lost, with investments above $200 million at risk. Over 100,000 jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector face imminent extinction, along with 80 small businesses and their 4000 mostly youth employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt a time of rampant unemployment, the government is embarking on a job-losing project. The economic losses currently observed are primarily limited to the initial kilometers in the Lagos area.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the 700 km stretch of this road will pass through rural regions where affected individuals lack the voice, power, or influence to assert their rights. Significant sections of the public have questioned the process preceding the project\u2019s approval, yet the government remains deaf to reason and caution.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile acknowledging the economic value of the road, its conception dating back to Tafewa Balewa\u2019s time, several parameters have changed. Insecurity and poverty are rampant, placing this project lower on today\u2019s national priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s time to question the rationale and timing of this and similar projects. The nation is in its worst economic state in history, with poverty and hunger spreading. The basic necessities of life are beyond reach for most Nigerians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a moment when a committed government cannot embark on non-essential projects. Existing highways urgently need maintenance, and insecurity makes travel unsafe.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a few days ago, many lives were lost, and over 70 vehicles were burned in a fuel tanker explosion that occurred on the East-West road in Rivers State. This tragic accident was primarily caused by the extremely poor condition of the road, which has been neglected for years and urgently needs attention. Our economy is struggling, and our health institutions are ill-equipped. Why embark on an expensive new highway project when there are close to 50 abandoned federal highway projects across the country?<\/p>\n

\u201cThe urgent necessities are nationwide security, poverty eradication, healthcare, and education, especially for the poor and underprivileged. It\u2019s not too late to discontinue the Lagos-Calabar highway project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot afford another expensive abandoned project. Nigeria\u2019s urgent development needs are more real and essential. We do not need landscape decoration escapades.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration for going on with the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project in defiance of public outcry. He expressed displeasure that the government is embarking on a project threatening jobs at a time of rampant unemployment. 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