Introduction to the Calabar-Ebonyi Trans-Saharan Superhighway
The Federal Government says the Calabar-Ebonyi Trans-Saharan Superhighway, when completed, will unlock economic opportunities, boost regional integration and enhance connectivity across different regions of the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris disclosed this when he led the Federal Government delegation on the inspection of projects in Abakaliki on Friday.
Project Overview
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris went to see the ongoing work on the 118km Calabar–Ebonyi section of the Trans-Saharan Superhighway alongside media heads in the Information Ministry. The Superhighway is being constructed by Infouest Nigeria Ltd at a cost of ₦445 billion with a rigid concrete pavement. The minister described the superhighway as “one of the signature projects” being implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
Benefits of the Project
The construction of the 700-metre, 12-span bridge on the superhighway will address decades-long flooding challenges in the N’dibe Beach area and restore access for affected communities. This project when completed, will connect Calabar, Ebonyi, Benue, Nasarawa, and Abuja and unlock economic opportunities, boost regional integration and enhance connectivity and prosperity across different regions of the country. For the first time, Ebonyi State is hosting multiple major federal government projects simultaneously; a testament to the administration’s commitment to equitable development.
Call to Action
He urged contractors to uphold quality and expedite delivery, assuring citizens that the government remained focused on infrastructure that tangibly improved lives and livelihoods across the country. NAN reports that the Minister and his team were in the South-East for a project tour and citizens engagement with the people of the region especially Enugu and Ebonyi.
Conclusion
The Calabar-Ebonyi Trans-Saharan Superhighway is a significant project that will have a positive impact on the economy and lives of citizens in the region. The government’s commitment to infrastructure development is evident in this project, and it is expected to unlock economic opportunities and boost regional integration.
FAQs
- What is the Calabar-Ebonyi Trans-Saharan Superhighway?
The Calabar-Ebonyi Trans-Saharan Superhighway is a project being implemented by the Federal Government to connect Calabar, Ebonyi, Benue, Nasarawa, and Abuja. - Who is constructing the Superhighway?
The Superhighway is being constructed by Infouest Nigeria Ltd. - What is the cost of the project?
The project is being constructed at a cost of ₦445 billion. - What are the benefits of the project?
The project will unlock economic opportunities, boost regional integration, and enhance connectivity and prosperity across different regions of the country.
Source: nannews.ng
