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The Third Mainland Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world, started during the administration of President Shehu Shagari in 1980. It was completed 10 years after, in 1990, by the military administration of President Ibrahim Babangida. When completed, the 700km long coastal highway will also enter the world record books among  iconic coastal routes like  the Wild Atlantic Highway in Ireland and the Pacific Coastal Highway in the United States. 

In a recent story, I congratulated the Bola Tinubu administration for its decision to construct two so-called “superhighways” in the country.

President Tinubu will inaugurate the projects to mark his first year in office.

The Nation Newspaper Tinubu kicks off inauguration of Lagos-Calabar highway, others today

President Bola Tinubu has only held one Federal Executive Council meeting since his inauguration as President on May 29, 2023, due to his failing health, SaharaReporters has learnt. The maiden and only cabinet meeting so far chaired by President Tinubu was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on August 28. It is not clear how the 48 ministers appointed by Tinubu have been giving briefings and taking directives from the President in the absence of weekly FEC meetings.