Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns about the transparency of the Lagos-Calabar highway project, urging Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to disclose the cost without delay. Atiku criticized the lack of competitive bidding and FEC approval for awarding the project to Hitech Construction Company Limited, owned by Gilbert Chagoury.

Umahi, in response, defended the administration’s decision and promised to reveal the total cost and breakdown of the project on Friday. Atiku, through his spokesperson, questioned the delay in disclosing the figures, suggesting that Umahi may be taking extra time to manipulate the numbers.

The controversy surrounding the project highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government contracts. International readers from diverse backgrounds can follow the unfolding story as Atiku and Umahi engage in a war of words over the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.