Since taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has launched four major highway projects spanning multiple geopolitical zones across Nigeria. These initiatives cover thousands of kilometres of new and upgraded highway networks, with varying levels of completion across different sections. The most advanced project is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, while others include the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, the Akwanga–Maiduguri Superhighway, and the Gombe–Biu Highway.
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Shows Greatest Progress
The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is the most advanced of the four projects. Section I, covering Lagos State, is substantially completed. Section II in Ogun State has reached 60% completion. Sections IIIA and IIIB, running through Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, are at 20% completion. Sections IVA and IVB remain in early stages at 5%, and Section V has been awarded and is currently under construction.
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Progress Across States
Work is progressing at different paces along the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The Sokoto leg (Section I) is at 40% completion, while Section II in Kebbi State is at 60%. Section III, covering Ogun State, is at 18%, and Section IV in Oyo State has just entered the mobilisation stage.
Akwanga–Maiduguri Superhighway and Gombe–Biu Highway
The Akwanga–Maiduguri Superhighway is a 700-kilometre corridor being delivered in phases. Section II, covering the Gombe–Biu stretch, was flagged off in June 2026. Section I, which runs from Akwanga through Kaduna to Jos, was flagged off in July 2026. The full corridor is intended to improve connectivity across the north-central and north-eastern regions. The Gombe–Biu Highway, valued at N1.245 trillion, was flagged off as part of a broader national connectivity drive. This project forms part of the same north-eastern expansion that includes portions of the Akwanga–Maiduguri corridor and is aimed at linking communities in Gombe and Borno states.
Public Reactions to Tinubu's Road Projects
Nigerians have started reacting to the road construction across the country. Abisolaa commented: "Nigerian cities are getting well connected, and this is happening, thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration. Love it!" Aminu Danjuma commented: "Bookmark this tweet. Lagos-Calabar highway has $1.2B UAE financing. Real partnership. We are coming back." Olugbemiga commended the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: "This new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway is a clear example of what the Bible refers to as 'bush burning without the bush being consumed' Ina-njo-igbe-ko-run. Several complaints about the recent increase in flood levels in Lagos, but the flood has refused to consume the road." Ola wrote: "It's not complete. Several roads being constructed are not listed here, like the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode towards Ore, then Akure/Ondo/ Ore."
