The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu, making it the latest addition to a growing list of public infrastructure and institutions named in his honour since he assumed office in May 2023. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday, explaining that the 750-kilometre highway was
The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu, making it the latest addition to a growing list of public infrastructure and institutions named in his honour since he assumed office in May 2023.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday, explaining that the 750-kilometre highway was named after the President in recognition of his long-standing vision for the project.
According to Umahi, the coastal highway was first conceived during Tinubu’s tenure as Governor of Lagos State nearly three decades ago, long before he became Nigeria’s president.
“The project was conceptualised about 27 years ago during his administration in Lagos, and today it is becoming a reality under his leadership,” the minister said.
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List of public assets named after Tinubu since he became president:
Coastal Highway Latest Addition
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, one of the Federal Government’s flagship infrastructure projects, became the newest facility to bear Tinubu’s name following the minister’s announcement on July 16, 2026.
Umahi said the decision recognised the president’s vision for the project, which he said dates back to Tinubu’s administration in Lagos State.
Airport Renamed In Minna
One of the earliest facilities named after Tinubu was the international airport in Minna, Niger State.
In March 2024, Governor Umar Bago renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, attributing the decision to the president’s support for the state.
The move drew attention because the airport had only recently been named after the late renowned writer, Abubakar Imam.
Abuja Southern Parkway Renamed
In May 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, renamed the Abuja Southern Parkway as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way.
The road, which links the Christian Centre to Ring Road One in the nation’s capital, was renamed after its reconstruction.
National Assembly Library Bears Tinubu’s Name
Also in May 2024, the National Assembly named its newly completed library after the president.
The facility, which was initiated during the Ninth Assembly and completed by the Tenth Assembly, was inaugurated by Tinubu.
Immigration Names Technology Complex
In December 2024, the Nigeria Immigration Service named its command and control centre the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC).
The agency said the facility would serve as a critical hub for border security, migration management and technological innovation within the service.
Polytechnic Established In Abuja
The Federal Government also approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja, in January 2025.
The institution was created to provide technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education.
Army Honours Tinubu With Barracks
Later in January 2025, the Nigerian Army named its newly completed barracks in Asokoro after the president.
The military said the decision was intended to “give honour to whom honour is due.”
The facility includes residential quarters, places of worship, sporting facilities and other operational infrastructure.
International Conference Centre Renamed
In June 2025, the Federal Capital Territory Administration also renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) as the Tinubu International Conference Centre following the renovation of the facility.
The conference centre, one of Nigeria’s foremost venues for official functions and international events, also had several of its halls renamed after senior government officials.
The renaming of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway now brings the number of major public infrastructure projects and institutions named after President Tinubu since he assumed office to at least eight, reflecting a trend that has continued throughout his administration.


















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