Key pointsMinister says Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Expressway will improve national connectivity. Dave Umahi, says the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Expressway will strengthen regional integration and transform connectivity across Nigeria. Umahi spoke during a meeting with traditional rulers in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State while inspecting the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway late Wednesday. Umahi said the President had directed the Ministry of Works to adopt prudent engineering solutions in delivering the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Also speaking, the Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, expressed optimism that the coastal highway would improve transportation in the area.