A former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has linked the expedited execution of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to the business relationship between President Bola Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury, the owner of Hitech Construction.
Atiku further stated that the lack of proper notification regarding the demolition of tourist and recreational amenities, as well as other properties within the Oniru corridor, including sections of Landmark in Lagos State, to facilitate the construction of the Coastal Highway, is a key factor contributing to Nigeria’s ongoing struggle to attract foreign direct investments.
It will be recalled that the construction of the 700 super highway has attracted both criticism and praise, especially with the the demolition of numerous recreational centers in Lagos.
