Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and the Benin Republic have officially inaugurated the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority. This new entity will govern the construction and subsequent maintenance of a $16 billion coastal road spanning the five nations.
This 1,028-kilometre, six-lane project is slated for completion in 2030 and aims to serve as a vital transport route for the region. By streamlining cross-border logistics and cutting transit costs, the highway is expected to drive significant economic growth. Economic forecasts anticipate that the route will facilitate $16 billion in trade and yield approximately $1.3 billion through toll collection.
Beyond the highway, officials are also planning for a potential high-speed rail line to supplement freight and passenger capacity. The project represents a collaborative effort to bolster infrastructure and economic unity along one of West Africa’s most prominent industrial corridors.