Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu, has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the commencement of work on the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway from the Calabar axis.

He believes the President’s commitment to infrastructure development will have a positive impact on the communities along the route.

Governor Otu also noted that Section 3A of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, which passes through 11 communities in Cross River State, will significantly improve connectivity and accessibility, boosting economic activities, service delivery, and governance in the region.