Nigerian Government Deploys Special Guards for Lagos-Calabar Highway

The Nigerian Federal Government has deployed special guards to protect the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This initiative aims to ensure the security of the major infrastructure project, though it has also drawn criticism from political figures.

9 Aug, 18:50 — 9 Aug, 20:02

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Why this matters

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a significant infrastructure project in Nigeria, and the deployment of special guards highlights the government's commitment to its security and the prevention of vandalism, which is a common issue for public infrastructure.

Key entitiesFederal Government Coastal Highway Guards Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Gen Shodunke

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The Nigerian Federal Government has deployed a new security team.
The team is named the Coastal Highway Guards.
The purpose of the guards is to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated security team.

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The security team is called Coastal Highway Guards.

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The guards will protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from vandalism and unauthorized activities.

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Retired Gen Shodunke has been appointed to lead the team.

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The appointment of retired Gen Shodunke to lead the security team.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

FG unveils guards to protect Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

The Federal Government has launched Coastal Highway Guards to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from vandalism and unauthorized activities. Learn m Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-guards-to-protect-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway/

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

FG deploys special guards to protect Lagos-Calabar highway

Appoints retired Gen Shodunke to lead team By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated security team, Coastal Highway Guards, to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway against vandalism and other unauthorised activities. The initiative was launched on Sunday by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, with an initial deployment of […] The post FG deploys special guards to protect Lagos-Calabar highway appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigerian Government Deploys Special Guards for Lagos-Calabar Highway

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FG unveils guards to protect Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

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