Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project

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About the Project

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor is approximately 1,028 km long, connecting some of the largest and most economically dynamic cities in Africa

The ECOWAS Regional Integration Vision involves the enhancement of infrastructure development recognized as a catalyst for economic growth and integration of people

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has prioritized the development of transport infrastructure to boost economic growth and regional integration. This led to the approval of the construction of the Abidjan-Lagos Highway, a six-lane (2×3 lanes) corridor that links Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire. The corridor has high economic potential and represents about 75% of the volume of trade in West Africa.

The project is financed by the African Development Bank and the Union European through the African Financial Institutions Fund. It has nine components, including feasibility studies, technical assistance services, spatial development initiatives study, road safety audit, public-private partnership structuring and transaction advisory service, trade and transport facilitation, design and establishment of the corridor management authority (ALCoMA), financial audits, and project communication and visibility.

According to the project treaty signed by the Heads of State and Government of the five Corridor Member Countries (CMCs), an Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) will be established to construct, manage, and operate the 6-lane Highway and related economic development activities. In the interim, a steering committee made up of ministers in charge of road infrastructure from the corridor member countries was established to provide oversight and high-level guidance on the implementation of the program. The Steering Committee is supported by a Committee of Technical Experts (Senior Engineering Officials) from the Ministries in charge of Road Works in the five CMCs.  Under the supervision of the infrastructure department of the ECOWAS Commission, a project implementation unit (PIU) has been established to provide dedicated hands-on support for the day-to-day implementation of the technical studies and related activities.

About the Project

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor is approximately 1,028 km long, connecting some of the largest and most economically dynamic cities in Africa

The ECOWAS Regional Integration Vision involves the enhancement of infrastructure development recognized as a catalyst for economic growth and integration of people

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has prioritized the development of transport infrastructure to boost economic growth and regional integration. This led to the approval of the construction of the Abidjan-Lagos Highway, a six-lane (2×3 lanes) corridor that links Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire. The corridor has high economic potential and represents about 75% of the volume of trade in West Africa.

The project is financed by the African Development Bank and the Union European through the African Financial Institutions Fund. It has nine components, including feasibility studies, technical assistance services, spatial development initiatives study, road safety audit, public-private partnership structuring and transaction advisory service, trade and transport facilitation, design and establishment of the corridor management authority (ALCoMA), financial audits, and project communication and visibility.

According to the project treaty signed by the Heads of State and Government of the five Corridor Member Countries (CMCs), an Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) will be established to construct, manage, and operate the 6-lane Highway and related economic development activities. In the interim, a steering committee made up of ministers in charge of road infrastructure from the corridor member countries was established to provide oversight and high-level guidance on the implementation of the program. The Steering Committee is supported by a Committee of Technical Experts (Senior Engineering Officials) from the Ministries in charge of Road Works in the five CMCs.  Under the supervision of the infrastructure department of the ECOWAS Commission, a project implementation unit (PIU) has been established to provide dedicated hands-on support for the day-to-day implementation of the technical studies and related activities.

The feasibility and engineering design studies of the project commenced on 14th March 2019 following the signing of contracts in three lots with three consortia. The implementation of the project is also supported by a firm providing technical assistance services and multidisciplinary capacity supports to ECOWAS and agencies of CMCs to effectively manage all components of the study. A communication strategy and plan have been developed and being implemented to increase awareness of the different audiences and stakeholders about the Abidjan Lagos Corridor Highway Communication Project through coordinated communication activities.

The project is expected to improve the movement of goods and services, reduce transit time, and enhance regional trade and integration. It will also create employment opportunities and promote the development of rural areas along the corridor. The construction of the highway is expected to commence in 2025 and last for three years. The total cost of the project is estimated to be about $15 Billion.

Catalyst for Regional Integration and Sustainable Development

Some benefits and investment potential

The Abidjan-Lagos corridor Highway Project first is a trade and transport corridor, a coordinated set of multimodal transport and logistics infrastructures and services that facilitate trade and transport flows between the main centers of economic activities within the ECOWAS subregion

Economy

Gateway to huge market projected to reach close to 500 million people in 2040

Travel

Easier Movement of People, goods and Services across West Africa

Private Sector

Vibrant private sector: Banking, Energy, Transport, Information Technology etc

Good
Governance

Stable Governments in the Five Corridor Member Countries

Local Ports

Inter connection with major seaports in Abidjan, Tema, Lome, Cotonou and Lagos

1028km stretch of 6-lane highway

Corridor Member States

Benin

Cote D’ivore

Ghana

Nigeria

Togo's flag

Togo

One Road - One Vision

The Abidjan-Lagos Highway route is as follows:

The Abidjan-Lagos section is the eastern part of the Dakar-Lagos Corridor which is part of the Trans-African Highway network. It is classified as Trans-African Highway No7 (TAH7) and is connected to Trans-African Highway No8 (TAH No8) LAGOS-MOMBASA

Côte d’Ivoire - 144km Bingerville – Grand Bassam – Aboisso – Noé
Ghana - 520 km - Elubo – Takoradi – Accra – Tema – Kasseh – Akanu
Togo - 90 km - Noépé – Tsévié – Adangbé – Pont Athiémé
Benin - 127 km - Athiémé – Ouinga – Tori-Bossito – Godomey – Kraké
Nigeria - 82 km - Sémé – Badagry – Agbara – Mile 2 – Eric Moore.

Potentials Of The Corridor

The Corridor when fully developed will fulfill a territorial developmental function, allow for the opening of landlocked countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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The ECOWAS Commission and member countries have succeeded in mobilizing a total amount of US $ 42.55 million in the form of grants and loans from the African Development Bank

 The population of the five Corridor Member Countries is currently estimated at over 250 Million people with the projection of over 400 million by 2040. This is a huge market as well as a veritable source for both skilled and unskilled manpower.

The Corridor is home to big commercial cities like Abidjan, Cape Coast, Accra, Lomé, Cotonou, and Lagos. These are the financial and economic capitals of their various countries. The Business activities here span to Banking, Aviation, Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, ICT, Power, etc.

The Corridor connects to eight Borders: Seme (Nigeria)/ Krake Plage (Benin), Athiémé (Benin)/ Agonmeglozou (Togo), Noépé (Togo)/ Akanu (Ghana) and Elubo (Ghana)/Noe (Cote d’Ivoire). The Corridor also connects to six important ECOWAS Seaports: Abidjan, Tema, Lome, Cotonou, and Lagos.

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