The Federal Ministry of Works has taken additional steps to strengthen security and prevent vandalism on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project by handing over three operational vehicles to the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Olohundare Jimoh.
The move is aimed at enhancing surveillance and ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure along the coastal highway corridor as construction work continues. According to Joel Popoola, the Federal Controller of Works, Engineer Olufemi Dare, who represented the Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the formal handover and assured the Nigeria Police Force of continued collaboration and support in safeguarding public infrastructure across the country.
He emphasized that protecting national projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is essential for successful delivery, economic development, and long-term national benefit. The Nigeria Police Force, in response, is expected to intensify patrols and surveillance operations along the route to deter vandalism, criminal activity, and illegal encroachment.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of Nigeria’s major infrastructure projects, designed to improve connectivity, trade, and transportation between key coastal states.
How effective will increased security be in protecting national infrastructure? Can stronger collaboration between government and security agencies reduce vandalism? What impact will the coastal highway have on Nigeria’s economy? Watch this full report for details on the vehicle handover and efforts to secure the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project.
