The Federal Government on Thursday raised concerns over a disturbing surge in vandalism of critical public infrastructure, particularly along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor and major bridges in Lagos. It warned that the trend threatened the durability of newly constructed roads and bridges nationwide.
The government also attributed recent flooding along the coastal highway to blocked drainage channels caused by improper waste disposal.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, described the situation as alarming and unsustainable, saying the ministry was engaged in a daily fight to protect federal assets from deliberate sabotage.
According to him, the Lagos coastal highway had become a major hotspot for vandalism despite intensified security measures, further saying that he personally visited Lagos two weeks ago to assess the destruction and commended the Lagos State Government and the police for deploying operatives along the highway.
