Security agencies are calling for stronger multi-agency coordination to protect the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as construction progresses along the Lagos section of the project.
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) recently conducted a joint inspection of an approximately 18-kilometre section of the highway, covering the Okun-Ajah to Oniru/Rain Oil area.
The inspection was carried out with the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos as part of efforts to assess security requirements around the ongoing construction activities.
According to the NSCDC, stronger collaboration among relevant security agencies is required to protect construction sites and infrastructure from vandalism and other criminal activities.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is planned as a major coastal transport corridor, linking communities along Nigeria’s coastline and forming part of the Federal Government’s wider infrastructure development programme.
Why It Matters for Contractors
Security is an important operational consideration for contractors working on large, linear infrastructure projects.
Construction corridors with multiple access points can expose equipment, materials and worksites to theft, vandalism and other forms of disruption. These risks can affect project logistics, security expenditure and construction schedules.
For contractors and project owners, effective security coordination therefore needs to be incorporated into site planning, logistics and project-risk management, particularly as construction activity expands across longer sections of the corridor.
Source: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Federal Ministry of Works, as reported by The Guardian Nigeria.
