By Cross Udo, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Lekki Deep Sea Port Tax Credit Concrete Road in Lagos State yesterday. It hinted at a string of upcoming infrastructure projects across Northern Nigeria, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to boosting trade, regional connectivity, and national development.
Speaking at the virtual commissioning ceremony, President Tinubu described transport infrastructure as the “arteries through which the lifeblood of economic development flows,” emphasising that road construction under the Renewed Hope Agenda is geared toward stimulating economic productivity, enhancing logistics, and linking key economic zones.
“This road is not just for moving goods; it’s for moving prosperity,” Tinubu said. “With these arteries open, our farmers, businesses, and manufacturers will find new opportunities to thrive. This is what Renewed Hope means: real, tangible progress that affects everyday lives.”
The newly inaugurated Lekki Deep Sea Port Road, constructed under the Tax Credit Scheme, forms a critical component of Nigeria’s trade and logistics network.
Specifically, the project connects the Lekki Port, one of West Africa’s most modern deep-sea terminals, with hinterland transport systems, enabling the seamless movement of goods to and from the port.
The road is expected to reduce congestion, lower the cost of goods distribution, and enhance export capacity, particularly for agricultural produce and manufactured goods.
Officials noted that the project serves as a model for public-private collaboration, having been delivered through a tax credit framework that enables corporate investors to finance critical national infrastructure in exchange for tax rebates.
Beyond the South-West, President Tinubu used the occasion to signal the commencement of key infrastructure projects across Northern Nigeria. These include:
Kano–Kongolam Road (Section II: Kano–Kanwar–Danja–Hadejia), Yakasai–Zalli Road, and multiple rural access roads linking agricultural zones to urban centres.
The roads are expected to facilitate farm-to-market access, enhance food security, and integrate isolated rural communities into the broader economy.
The President further revealed that other ongoing national projects, including the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway, Benin–Warri Road, and several federal bridges, will receive accelerated attention in the coming months as part of a broader infrastructure blitz.
“From Lagos to Kano, Warri to Zaria, this administration is laying down a new architecture of growth,” Tinubu declared. “Our roads must reflect the scale of our ambition.”
Presidential aides say the push for infrastructure development is central to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to restore economic stability, improve investor confidence, and alleviate poverty by strengthening critical sectors such as transport, energy, and agriculture.
Officials also note that many of the projects are being financed through innovative channels, such as Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) funding, and Sukuk bonds, ensuring that fiscal constraints do not hinder delivery.
The President emphasised that infrastructure development is not region-specific but is being implemented with national integration in mind.
“Whether in the North, South, East, or West, we are building roads that connect not just communities but destinies,” Tinubu said.
The Lekki corridor, once characterised by gridlock and poor road access, is now rapidly becoming a logistics and industrial powerhouse, thanks to coordinated infrastructure development, including the deep-sea port, refinery, free trade zone, and modern road networks.
Officials at the venue believe the region will eventually rival some of Africa’s busiest economic hubs, creating thousands of jobs and driving local content development.
The President also flagged off Section II of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a signature initiative designed to open up Nigeria’s coastline to trade and tourism, as well as the 7th Axial Road, part of the federal government’s national infrastructure masterplan.
While the administration has faced criticism over economic hardship, inflation, and challenges with post-subsidy adjustments, infrastructure remains one of the few areas where the federal government is making visible progress.
By accelerating infrastructure delivery, especially in underserved regions, the government said it hopes to catalyse inclusive growth, lower the cost of doing business, and begin to close Nigeria’s widening development gap.
