The President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs Margaret Oguntala, has praised the Federal Government for its strategic infrastructure investments, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway.
The NSE President commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating visionary leadership in enhancing national connectivity and economic growth through critical projects.
During the Inauguration of the first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway, Mrs. Oguntala emphasized the need to sustain momentum by initiating additional strategic projects across all geopolitical zones, focusing on economic inclusion and regional balance.
She also advocated a total commitment to local content development, urging the government to meaningfully engage Nigerian professionals, materials, and innovations in project execution to strengthen national capacity and promote self-reliance.
The NSE President reaffirmed the Society’s readiness to support national development, offering technical expertise and professional guidance to ensure infrastructure projects meet global standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
She called on stakeholders, including public institutions, private sector players, and development partners, to collaborate in advancing the country’s infrastructure goals.
President Tinubu described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway as a “crucial artery for trade, tourism, and national integration,” adding that infrastructure under his Renewed Hope Agenda will lay the foundation for economic prosperity and national unity.
The President also inaugurated other key projects, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, East-West Road, and new bridges, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to national transformation through infrastructure.
The 30-kilometre first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway, which spans from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village, is part of a 700-kilometre superhighway spanning nine states.
The President’s infrastructure push is expected to drive economic growth, promote national unity, and improve the quality of life for Nigerians.
The NSE’s endorsement of the government’s efforts is seen as a significant boost to the administration’s infrastructure agenda.
