Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged the federal government to begin construction of Section V, Phase I of the East–West Road between Oron in Akwa Ibom and Calabar in Cross River, according to a National Assembly Library Trust Fund report published on 22 October.

The resolution followed a motion by Martins Esin, who said the unfinished corridor restricts movement of people and goods between the two states. He cited federal approvals in 2014 of 165.3 billion naira for construction and a further 661.33 million naira for engineering supervision. These are historical amounts described in the motion, not a new contract valuation or funds released in 2026.

The House called on the works ministry to take steps to start full construction and, with the finance ministry, include the necessary funding in 2027 budget estimates. It also instructed the appropriations and works committees to monitor compliance with the resolution.

The announcement establishes a parliamentary request, rather than an enacted appropriation, procurement award or confirmed construction start. It provides no revised price, delivery timetable or current completion percentage. The report does not specify a separate precise sitting date; its publication on 22 October is distinct from the month-level event record.