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Donald Duke Questions Nigeria’s Ability to Fund Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Donald Duke Questions Nigeria’s Ability to Fund Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Former Cross River State governor Donald Duke has criticised the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing that Nigeria cannot currently afford the project. He said an existing road already connects Lagos and Calabar and should be repaired instead. According to him, the funds could be directed towards electricity supply and improvements to the healthcare system. Duke also questioned whether the project would progress beyond Epe, as Nigerians continue to debate government spending priorities amid the economic hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy.

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Y
yemi

If an existing Lagos-Calabar route can be repaired, what public case has been made for prioritising a new coastal highway now?

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J
jaruma

Has the government explained how the new highway would offer benefits beyond upgrading the current route?

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O
olivia

Duke's argument puts the debate on priorities: Nigeria may need to weigh maintaining connected roads against starting a major new project.

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K
kris

Repairing the old road sounds sensible, but an existing connection does not automatically mean it can meet every transport need.

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M
mel

Government should publish clear costs, funding sources, timelines, and the expected benefit of repairs versus the coastal highway before committing further.

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