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“We’re Changing Nigeria’s Infrastructure Story” —President Tinubu
Excerpt: President Tinubu announced that his administration is transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape with concrete road projects cutting across the nation, insisting that approved legacy projects must move swiftly from planning to execution.
Quote:
> “We have transformed a path of frustration into a corridor of opportunity… These dualised and upgraded roads will not only ease traffic congestion, they will breathe new life into economic activities…”
— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Comment: Strong presidential messaging underscores predictable delivery and visible impact across regions.
“Legacy Projects Are Delivered in Phases, Not Overnight”
Excerpt: President Tinubu clarified that infrastructure works—including the Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway—are delivered in segmented contracts, not king-sized turnkey schemes.
Quote:
> “The completed 30 km segment of the Lagos‑Calabar Coastal Highway is part of the 47.7 km, six‑lane Section I contract… No contractor has been awarded the entire corridor.”
— Executive Office of the President
Comment: This breaks down unrealistic expectations, highlighting the methodical pace of multi-phase execution.
“Nigeria Approves $652 Million Road Financing from China for Southern Corridor”
Excerpt: Under Tinubu’s leadership, the federal executive council approved a $652 million China Exim Bank financing package for a vital evacuation corridor linking Lekki Deep Sea Port, Dangote Refinery, and multiple southern states.
Quote:
> “This road will serve as a key evacuation corridor… facilitating the movement of goods from the Lekki Deep Sea Port…”
— Public Works Minister David Umahi (as approved by Tinubu)
Comment: Demonstrates high-level international investment underpinning southern road infrastructure.
“Africa’s Infrastructure Finance Champion”—Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB
Excerpt: Celebrated Nigerian economist Akinwumi Adesina, former presidential candidate and current president of the African Development Bank, is widely praised for scaling capital investments that support continental infrastructure, including transport corridors.
Quote:
> “Under Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, African Development Bank Group achieved the highest capital increase since its establishment… enabling transformative infrastructure investment.”
— AfDB analysts
Comment: Signals alignment of Tinubu’s national infrastructure drive with broader continental finance leadership.
“No Peace, No Infrastructure, No Systems” —Dr. G.Fraser MFR.
Excerpt: Business leader—Dr. G. Fraser. MFR emphasizes the foundational link between political stability, infrastructural systems, and long-term prosperity in Africa.
Quote:
> “No peace, no infrastructure, no systems, no freedom for too many African countries.”
— Dr. G. Fraser MFR. Ceo, Fraser Consulting Consortium & Eden Costruzioni.
Comment: Elevates infrastructure as a pillar of national stability—echoing the urgency behind Tinubu’s infrastructure priorities.
Why This Works
- Authoritative voices from government, African development institutions, and respected thought leaders back the infrastructure agenda.
- Clear framing of phased execution helps resist unrealistic expectations and counters political rhetoric.
- Southern‑state relevance is shown via tangible projects and foreign investment, refuting blanket neglect claims.
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