Tinubu Commission Lekki Port Access Road Reaffirms Push For Infrastructure Growth.

Tinubu Commission Lekki Port Access Road Reaffirms Push For Infrastructure Growth. 

 The president has called for closer collaboration between the federal government and state authorities to streamline planning approvals and expedite project execution. Financed by the Dangote Group under the government's tax credit scheme, this project is being celebrated as a key milestone in the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. Our correspondent, Victoria Kundai, has the details.

Just five days after the commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Phase 1, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated another significant national asset: the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road. This 27-kilometer dual carriageway connects the Dangote refinery and petrochemical plant to major transport corridors and was constructed by the Dangote Group under the federal government's tax credit scheme. The inauguration ceremony attracted many dignitaries, including governors, federal ministers, and industry leaders.

Minister of Works David Umahi praised President Tinubu's focus on legacy infrastructure projects, stating that his Renewed Hope Agenda is already yielding visible results. “I present to you the completed 27-kilometer dual carriageway, the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road. This road is crucial as it serves the deep sea ports, making the challenges associated with the Apapa Port a thing of the past. With this infrastructure, we are not merely cutting ribbons; we are laying the concrete foundation for a stronger economy, a more connected Nigeria, and a more united people. All 36 governors support you, Mr. President because you are backing the subnational governments. The support we are receiving today is unprecedented—no previous president has supported subnational governments like you have,” he emphasized.

Industrialist Aliko Dangote described the president's economic policies as transformative and praised the partnership model that facilitated the project's completion. He noted, “One of the most transformative initiatives is the historic 'Naira for Crude' policy, which stands as a testament to our administration's commitment to economic recovery and national sovereignty. This bold policy has allowed us at Dangote Petroleum Refinery to consistently reduce product prices and guarantee availability for the overall benefit of Nigerians. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is progressing, the Soot-Badagry project is gaining traction, and just last weekend, Your Excellency, we witnessed the commissioning of several new roads. Today, Kokalum joins the legacy of momentum and delivery.”

In his remarks, President Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to delivering people-centered infrastructure across the country. He cautioned state governments against granting building permits for major projects without proper alignment with federal plans, noting that such disconnects often lead to compensation disputes and delays. “Please, dear governors, let's work together. Do not grant planning approvals without collaborating with the Surveyor General of the Federation and the Ministry of Works on these roads. I appeal to you, and I am glad the Deputy Governor of Lagos State is here. We will revoke all approvals granted for illegal islands. Please take note that we are very serious about this—no more planning approvals for those unapproved islands,” the president stated.

He also virtually commissioned other completed projects and flagged off new ones across the country, emphasizing that collaboration between federal and subnational governments is crucial for accelerating infrastructure delivery and driving national development.