Umahi Defends Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Minister David Umahi has defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project against critics, asserting that President Tinubu is committed to its completion. He emphasized the importance of the project for Nigeria's development.

6 Aug, 09:43 — 6 Aug, 16:34

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The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a significant infrastructure project in Nigeria, and its defense by a high-ranking minister highlights ongoing public scrutiny and the government's commitment to its completion. Such projects often face challenges related to funding, environmental impact, and public perception.

Key entitiesDavid Umahi President Tinubu Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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David Umahi is the Minister of Works
Umahi is defending the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project
The project is associated with President Tinubu

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Minister of Works David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.

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Umahi dismissed critics of the project as jealous of President Tinubu’s achievements.

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Umahi inspected the Ondo section of the coastal highway in Ilaje Local Government Area.

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Umahi's characterization of critics as 'jealous of President Tinubu’s achievements'

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Umahi's inspection of the Ondo section of the coastal highway in Ilaje Local Government Area

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports minister's direct quotes without elaboration

vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedFocuses on factual reporting of minister's assurance

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The coverage is largely neutral, focusing on reporting the minister's statements without significant editorializing or overt political framing.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Umahi slams critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Minister of Works, David Umahi, defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, dismissing critics as jealous of President Tinubu’s achievements on the project. Read More: https://punchng.com/umahi-slams-critics-of-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway/

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vanguard-ngMixed8h ago

Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

Umahi gave the assurance late Wednesday while inspecting the level of work at the Ondo section of the coastal highway in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The post Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 6 Aug, 09:43|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

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Umahi slams critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

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Tinubu will deliver Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi

Umahi slams critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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