*Umahi flays foreign contractors for alleged delay in road projects
The federal government has concluded plans to commence the next phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway from Cross River to Akwa Ibom states in August.
"There is section two that is starting at Lekki Deep Sea Port and taking it to the famous Dangote Refinery," he was quoted as saying. "So we are happy with the level of commendations and support we receive from Nigerians for the so many benefits of the coastal highway. After this stakeholders' engagement, we will get the design and start the procurement. We are very sure that in the month of August construction will start in this state.
Speaking at the event, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, expressed his appreciation to the president for listening to his plea to start sections three and four of the coastal highway in both states. Surveyor General of Cross River State, Patrick Bassey, in his remarks said the people should be sensitised on the importance of the road to the state, stating that everything would be put in place from his department to ensure easy access to right of way within the state.
While inspecting projects sites along Calabar-Itu road on his way to Cross River State from Uyo, Umahi expressed worry over the agony Nigerians go through over the poor condition of the road.
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