Lagos Coastal Highway: Stella Okengwu Thanks Tinubu, Seeks Compensation For Diaspora Investors

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Engr Stella Okengwu, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for opening a channel of communication over the company’s diaspora investment affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.

Okengwu, who described the development as a sign of hope for affected investors, however, urged the Federal Government to proceed with the payment of compensation and enable the company to continue developing its remaining property.

In a statement issued on Monday on behalf of the affected diaspora investors, Okengwu said the opening of communication with the Presidency marked the beginning of efforts to resolve the dispute.

She said the investors had, for years, raised concerns over the impact of the coastal highway project on their investments, adding that many families who committed their savings and plans to properties in Nigeria were still waiting for certainty.

“I want to publicly thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for opening a channel of communication concerning the Winhomes diaspora investment affected by the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway.

“Mr President, thank you for listening,” she said.

Okengwu said the development should not be regarded as the conclusion of the matter, but as an opportunity to work towards a resolution that would restore confidence among affected investors.

She said the investors were still awaiting compensation and the opportunity to return to their remaining property and continue development.

“Our investors are still waiting for their compensation.

“Families are still waiting for certainty.

“And we are waiting for the opportunity to return to our remaining property, roll up our sleeves and start building again,” she said.