Nigeria has explained how the Lagos-Badagry Expressway connects to the larger Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway plan. Federal Works Controller for Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, told reporters Thursday that Nigeria handles a 79-kilometer section from Eric Moore to Seme Border as part of this international route. The entire corridor stretches 1,028 kilometers across five West African nations.
The Federal Government has already contracted development for a 46.2-kilometer segment from Agbara to the Seme Border. FERMA manages the Okokomaiko-Agbara section, with Lagos State overseeing the 10-kilometer stretch between Eric Moore and Igbo Elerin. Original plans called for a 10-lane highway, including rail lines and rapid bus systems, to improve regional travel and trade.
Kesha said these plans might change as each country takes responsibility for its portion. The current three-lane construction may expand to include service lanes, light rail, and bus corridors serving local communities along the route. She noted the highway will need about 120 meters of right-of-way space. The project remains in design stages, according to officials.
The Federal Government has already contracted development for a 46.2-kilometer segment from Agbara to the Seme Border. FERMA manages the Okokomaiko-Agbara section, with Lagos State overseeing the 10-kilometer stretch between Eric Moore and Igbo Elerin. Original plans called for a 10-lane highway, including rail lines and rapid bus systems, to improve regional travel and trade.
Kesha said these plans might change as each country takes responsibility for its portion. The current three-lane construction may expand to include service lanes, light rail, and bus corridors serving local communities along the route. She noted the highway will need about 120 meters of right-of-way space. The project remains in design stages, according to officials.
