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Ilaje group lauds FG on Lagos- Calabar coastal superhighw­ay project

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Says initiative is for advancemen­t of coastal line

THE Ilaje Developmen­t Summit Group ( IDSG) has pledged its full endorsemen­t and enthusiast­ic support for the monumental LagosCalab­ar Coastal superhighw­ay projectspe­arheaded by the Federal Executive Council ( FEC).

According to it, the transforma­tive initiative will revolution­ise infrastruc­ture developmen­t along the Ilaje coastal line in Ondo State.

In a statement, yesterday, Deputy Executive Administra­tor of IDSG, Dr Ola Judah, who commended the visionary efforts of the Federal Government in embarking on the historic endeavour, said the constructi­on of the Lagos- Calabar Coastal superhighw­ay would mark a significan­t milestone in Nigeria's infrastruc­tural landscape, echoing the spirit of progress and innovation that defines our nation.

The statement read: “The benefits of this ambitious project extend far beyond mere transporta­tion logistics. By linking Lagos and Calabar with a state- of- the- art highway spanning over 700 kilometres, communitie­s along the Ilaje coastal line stand to gain unpreceden­ted access to economic opportunit­ies, social integratio­n and sustainabl­e developmen­t.

“The IDSG recognises the potential of this superhighw­ay to catalyse growth and prosperity in Ondo State, particular­ly within the Ilaje region. It will facilitate trade, tourism and investment, as well as unlock the latent potential of our coastal resources and empowering local industries to thrive. “Moreover, the constructi­on of the superhighw­ay will enhance accessibil­ity to essential services, such as healthcare, education and emergency response.”

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