Landmark Boss Rejoices, Says Coastal Highway Construction May Not Affect Resort

The Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Africa Group, Paul Onwuanibe, has stated that the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway may not affect the Landmark Beach Resort.

He said this on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, addressing growing public concerns and media scrutiny regarding the highway’s construction and its potential effects on Landmark Beach’s operations.

The Landmark boss disclosed that after the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi’s, visit to the resort, he was optimistic that discussions would protect Landmark Group’s tourism platform, including Landmark Beach, its independent businesses, and thousands of associated jobs.

Onwuanibe declared support for the construction of the coastal road, describing it as an opportunity to enhance tourism.

He maintained that his advocacy for win-win solutions aimed to protect Landmark Beach and uphold the aspirations of the thousands of families whose livelihoods depend on maintaining the tourism destination.

In March, the Federal Government said it had commenced the construction of a 700-kilometer Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna, in Abuja.

It came a week after the Federal Executive Council approved a contract worth N1.07tn for the first phase of the highway’s construction.

The works minister said the 47.47km dual carriageway would have five lanes on each side and a train track in the middle.

Umahi explained that it formed part of the 700km road spanning nine states, with two spurs leading up north, noting that the facility would be constructed with concrete