President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he halted the advancement of the Atlantic Ocean and salvaged Victoria Island and Ikoyi.

This was as he acknowledged Engineer Ronald Chagoury's role in halting the advancement, urging more support for the future in "doing the impossible" in building Nigeria's infrastructure.

Tinubu made this known on Saturday when he commissioned a section of the Lagos-Calabara Coastal Highway in Lagos to mark his second year in office.

"I said that we would do it, and we did. We averted a disaster greater than a tsunami in Victoria Island and Ikoyi," he added.

The President appealed to Nigerians to be more patient with the government.

"I want to appeal to all Nigerians that hope is here. Our economy is recovering," he said, highlighting the stability of the foreign exchange and the reduction in food prices.

Tinubu thanked the minister of works, contractors, and Nigerians, particularly those in Lagos, for supporting the projects and urged them to protect and maintain them for posterity.

"It is with great pleasure, pride and a sense of fulfilment that I stand here today to commission the completed part of the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Corridor.

"This is Phase I: Section I: Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village Area in the Lekki Peninsula, a section of the 700km iconic project spanning the coastal areas of Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States.

"Let me appreciate the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. (Dr) Nweze David Umahi, the Honourable Minister of State Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Funso Adebiyi and all staff of the Federal Ministry of Works that made today's commissioning possible. I thank you all for your commitment to this project.

"I congratulate Messrs. Hitech Construction Company Limited for taking this job and showing that Nigerian firms can perform to world standards and achieve excellence in infrastructure development. It is most pleasing to note that the highway was constructed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement instead of Flexible Pavement, thereby assuring durability," the President stated.

ASA