Compensation for demolished properties along Lagos-Calabar Highway to commence shortly – Ministry of Works  

The Ministry of Works has announced that compensation for property owners affected by demolitions along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor will begin shortly.  

This update was provided in a statement on the Ministry’s website following the launch of demolition activities along the highway in Lagos State, which was attended by the Minister of Works, David Umahi. 

The statement also highlighted that the compensation committee, recently established by the Federal Government for Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and led by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Engr. Olukorede Kesha, is diligently working to ensure that compensation payments to affected property owners commence promptly. 

Additionally, the statement noted that during the demolition launch on Saturday, Minister Umahi spoke to the press, emphasizing the Federal Government’s commitment to the well-being of the affected individuals.  

He assured that the demolition process would be handled with compassion and efficiency, aiming to minimize damage and ensure swift compensation for the rightful property owners.  

However, he also appealed to those impacted by the demolition to view it as a necessary sacrifice for the broader economic benefits the project will bring to the nation.