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No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 8:42pm On May 19, 2024 |
Since its commencement, the 700 km-long Lagos-Calabar coastal road has generated more controversies than any other infrastructural project under the Tinubu-led administration. According to comments from some social media users, there are existing fears that the project will halt after the Lagos axis is completed, while other rumour mongers claim that there is an ulterior motive behind the construction. However, the demolition of structures at the $200 million-worth Landmark Beach Resort, in Oniru, Victoria Island, sparked more outcry than others in the court of public opinion. A Twitter user, Chude Nnamdi, claimed he saw a snippet of the construction project plan. He said, “The road has a total of 180 bridges, of which 90% of the bridges are in the Nigeria Delta part of the road. This is way [beyond] what I imagine (70-80 bridge).” He also added that the project’s complexity displayed the government’s priority, questioning the rationale behind budgeting the country’s limited resources to construct 180 bridges in a desolate area amidst outcries to repair bad roads in the country. As of May 15, 2024, the post has gained more than 3,600 reactions, 1,400 retweets, and 580 comments since it was posted on May 5, 2024. About 326 Twitter users have bookmarked the post, and it has gained more than 875,000 views. A commenter, Tonia (@Tonia_dimma), expressed disdain for the project’s trajectory. She stated two factors behind the government’s willingness to proceed with the construction: “This project is targeted to destroy some people’s property [and] they want to embezzle Nigeria funds and finally use them for campaigning come the next election.” Another commenter, The Emperor (@i_jandor), criticised the works minister, David Umahi, saying there’s more to the project than meets the eye. “Upon all the bad roads that are begging to be repaired, it is the one with 180 bridges they considered very important… Umahi is not telling us why the road is more important than most roads that have become death traps all over the country,” he said. The virality of the claim, as seen here, here, here, here, and here, made DUBAWA fact-check the information. Verification We conducted advanced keyword searches to obtain details about the project and found a few. As of the time this report is filed, the project is expected to pass through eight states in the southern region, starting from Lagos and moving through Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom. The endpoint is Calabar in Cross Rivers State. According to Mr Umahi, the 700-kilometre-long highway is expected to cost about N15 trillion, as each kilometre will cost around N4 billion. For the first phase, at a cost of about N1.06 trillion, the project will involve a 47.47 km dual carriageway with five lanes on each side and a train track in the middle. However, the full scope, phasing, and timelines for the entire project still need to be detailed further. The Landmark Beach Resort– one of the enterprises that suffered demolition– complained that they do not have access to the complete road plans. They were not consulted on the highway alignment or engaged in discussions about the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This implies that the full technical plans and design documents are not readily accessible to the general public. Conclusion Based on the provided search results, the full detailed plan for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is not publicly accessible, and there is no sufficient evidence on the number and cost of bridges. https://dubawa.org/no-proof-lagos-calabar-coastal-road-would-have-180-bridges/ 2 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Kaycee9242(m): 9:05pm On May 19, 2024 |
Scam of a project, why didn't they fix east west road that leads to same south south 4 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by renythyly: 9:20pm On May 19, 2024 |
It will be the second biggest scam after Umahi's non functioning international hairport in Ebonyi. 5 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:21pm On May 19, 2024 |
renythyly:Always Igbo? Why. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:22pm On May 19, 2024 |
Kaycee9242:Haba na, always Igbo, Ofunaofu, why? Buhari 8 years of unnecessary wailing, now a new chapter has emerged with President Tinubu? 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:26pm On May 19, 2024 |
renythyly:On par scam, second only to Gringory Obi leaves the Pdp, to contest for President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 9:31pm On May 19, 2024 |
favor914: This is a coastal highway of fraud linking Bourdillon with Lebanon 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by yarimo(m): 9:38pm On May 19, 2024 |
Bitter Obidients creating senseless false thread all over the place mteeeew Ofunaofu: 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Christistruth00: 9:39pm On May 19, 2024 |
Kaycee9242: Because you never Complained when you had the 2nd Niger Bridge built despite the fact there was already another Bridge across the Niger 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 9:43pm On May 19, 2024 |
yarimo: You are back at creating senseless threads and comments 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Globad(f): 9:44pm On May 19, 2024 |
Just check those against the project. They all have something in common 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Globad(f): 9:45pm On May 19, 2024 |
Christistruth00: Don't mind them A bunch of hate-filled, narrow minded people 5 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by yarimo(m): 9:48pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu:senseless thread everywhere mteeeew 11 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:50pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu:Honestly speaking, I wouldn’t blame a villager like yourself for thinking the way you do, 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:51pm On May 19, 2024 |
Globad:They are all of Eastern Nigeria descent. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 9:51pm On May 19, 2024 |
Christistruth00: Stop comparing apples with oranges. The second Niger bridge was built because the first is on the verge of an imminent collapse 1 Like |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Oloripelebe: 9:51pm On May 19, 2024 |
E be like say this project pain yeasterners o 3 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:54pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu:Why didn’t Government rehabilitate it, like you want us to rehabilitate our old freeway? Why did The Federal Republic of Nigeria, have to build a new Niger bridge for you? What is good for the goose, is also good for the gander. 7 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 9:56pm On May 19, 2024 |
Oloripelebe: This is a lie from the pit of hell. The easterners have no reason to be pained. Why should they? In fact, an easterner is the minister of work championing the project. On the other hand, why are you not saying the same thing about North? Because the last time I checked, Atiku, a northerner, was the first to describe the project as a highway of fraud. You are afraid of the north, right? 2 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ola9ja23: 9:57pm On May 19, 2024 |
The IPOBidients are not just bitter but also sorrowful They cry more than the Northerners bcs they knew Asiwaju would get more votes from SS better than the 2023 election bcs of the project Allow Bitter Obituarists to cry as much as they can. It's not easy to be a loser back to back since 1999 13 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 9:59pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu:Atiku talk nonsense, we know see any Northerner backing the Malu, Gringory Obi talk em own, as usual developers done carry matter for head. 2 Likes |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 9:59pm On May 19, 2024 |
favor914: Rehabilitation you say. How? Have you ever pass through the first Niger bridge. If that bridge is closed for rehabilitation, movement of human, goods and services will be so affected because there's no alternative |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 10:00pm On May 19, 2024 |
favor914: What about premium times? |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ola9ja23: 10:00pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu: After the comments by Atiku, how many Northerners did you see wailing profusely on social media bcs of the project?? Only Bitter Obituarists are displaying their frustration on a daily basis 1 Like |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 10:01pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ola9ja23: Atiku got no supporters |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ola9ja23: 10:02pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu: Why not allow the bitter Obituarists showcase their sorrowful talent? That's the only thing they are created for 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ola9ja23: 10:03pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu: Yet he got more votes than the bitter Obituarists 😁😀😀😀 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 10:04pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ofunaofu:You just they mention enemies of President Tinubu, you for also ask me about that clown Rauf Oseni wey they work for ariseTV? 1 Like |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by favor914: 10:07pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ola9ja23:You dey mind that ofunaofu? till tomorrow Gringory Obi never talk say em defeat his Master Atiku Malu Abubakar way carry 2nd for the election. Na Tinubu way win the general election na em that the useless Apga Judas claimed he defeated. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ofunaofu: 10:24pm On May 19, 2024 |
Ola9ja23: If that's the case, why describe everyone that criticizes Tinubu as an Obidient even when Atiku got more votes than Peter Obi 1 Like |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by Ezmans: 10:29pm On May 19, 2024 |
Globad:what did they have in common |
Re: No Proof Lagos-calabar Coastal Road Would Have 180 Bridges by EmperorCaesar(m): 10:30pm On May 19, 2024 |
Igbos should rest abeg This is becoming unreasonable now U keep creating silly threads that neither Umahi nor PBAT would see 2 Likes |
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