The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, Engr. Adigun Ibrahim, has applauded the relentless efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu toward infrastructural renewal across the country.
Adigun gave the commendation during a ceremony marking the temporary opening of Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, covering the Ahmadu Bello Way Junction through Eleko Village Junction.
The event was held on Friday at Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Addressing pressmen, Adigun who had mobilized young individuals drawn from across the 57 local branches of NYCN in Lagos noted that the coastal highway project is not only a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to modern infrastructure but also a catalyst for economic transformation, youth empowerment, and regional connectivity. He stressed that the project would boost commerce, open new corridors for opportunities, and enhance the overall ease of movement for Nigerians.
Adigun stated that the youth umbrella body is proud to witness the historic milestone, expressing optimism that subsequent phases of the project will continue at a rapid pace.
“Project like this can only be undertaken by an audacious government with foresight and strong will-power. It is a project that is far-reaching in terms of economic benefits in the short and long term. We are proud to bear witness to the opening of this first phase and we can attest to the impressive quality of the project.
“I will like to congratulate the federal government through the Federal Ministry of Works for this remarkable feat. I also want to thank the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Hon. Moremi Ojudu for facilitating our presence here,” the youth leader said.
Adigun reaffirmed the youth body’s readiness to collaborate with government at all levels on youth-centered initiatives, adding that infrastructural development of this scale remains a vital pathway to national growth and job creation.
