147 structures will be affected by Coastal Highway, only five face full demolition

• 147 structures in Lagos will be affected by the Coastal Highway service lane project.

• Only five buildings will be completely affected, while 142 will experience minimal impact.

• Tinubu assured affected property owners that compensation will be paid where necessary.

• The announcement came during the flag-off of repairs on Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge and the flooded section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

If you've been wondering whether the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project will affect more properties in Lagos, there's now an official answer.

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that 147 structures will be affected by the construction of the service lane for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

The President made this known on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement and the official flag-off of repair works on Eko Bridge, Marine Bridge, and the flooded section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Tinubu, who was represented by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said residents should know that not every affected building will be completely demolished.

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According to him, only five structures will be fully affected, while the remaining 142 buildings will only experience minimal impact.

The President explained that the engagement was organised to carry residents and stakeholders along as work continues on the massive infrastructure projects across Lagos.

"Today, in particular, is a day on which we have had extensive stakeholder engagement. We are truly happy with the turnout," he said.

Tinubu also used the opportunity to highlight the Federal Government's ongoing investments in road infrastructure across Lagos.

He described Eko Bridge as one of the oldest bridges built after Nigeria gained independence, while noting that Marine Bridge remains a key route connecting traffic to the Lagos seaports.

He urged the Lagos State Government to continue pursuing development across every part of the state.

"As a government, we must acknowledge and appreciate the efforts that have been made. This is about recognising the real work on the ground."

The President also thanked residents and stakeholders for participating in discussions whenever government projects require public engagement.

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He praised the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, for driving major road projects across the country.

"For all of us to enjoy the full benefit of infrastructure, we have to shift a bit, so that it becomes an asset that will outlive all of us."

Knowing that many property owners may be worried about the impact, Tinubu assured those affected that compensation would be paid where necessary.

"It will be given to you at the right time.

"There are days when we accept criticism for us to do better, but there are days when things have been done, and they have been done right, and we need to give recognition and support where it is most deserving.

"It is my honour to flag off all of these projects to the benefit of mankind, to our citizens in Lagos, to the benefit of all our people across the country."

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of the Federal Government's biggest infrastructure projects. The highway is expected to stretch about 700 kilometres, linking Lagos with several coastal states before terminating in Calabar, Cross River State. Government officials say the project is designed to improve connectivity, boost tourism, ease transportation and support economic activities along Nigeria's coastline.