Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Renamed After President Tinubu

The Nigerian federal government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This decision was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi.

17 Jul, 09:27 — 17 Jul, 09:50

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The renaming of a significant national infrastructure project after a sitting president is a notable political act, often reflecting the administration's priorities and the president's legacy. It could also spark public debate regarding the appropriateness and timing of such honors.

Key entitiesFederal Government President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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What sources agree on

The Federal Government renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
The highway is now named the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway.
The renaming is in recognition of President Tinubu's vision for the project.

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President Tinubu had the dream for the coastal highway about 27 years ago when he was governor of Lagos State.

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports factual information without overt political commentary

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The coverage from both outlets is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the announcement of the highway's renaming and the stated reasons behind it.

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punch-ngMostly Factual43d ago

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, recognizing his vision for the pro Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-renames-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-after-tinubu/

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vanguard-ngMixed43d ago

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

"He had that dream about 27 years back as governor of Lagos State. It is one thing to dream and another thing to have the grace of God to actualise that dream. This is one man who dreams and has the grace and divine mandate to actualise that dream," Umahi said. The post FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

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FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

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FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

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FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu

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