Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to retain the originally conceptualised alignment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Ondo State and the Escravos-Ogheye-Ugborodo corridor in Delta State, calling for a review of the proposed realignment.

The lawmakers warned that diverting the highway away from coastal communities could undermine the project's original objectives of improving connectivity, facilitating trade and unlocking economic opportunities in the region.

The motion was moved by Thomas Ereyitomi (APC, Delta) during Wednesday's plenary.

The lawmaker raised concerns about the proposed route bypassing riverine communities in Delta State, including the Ogheye, Orere, Ugborodo, a...