A4 highway (Nigeria) explained

Country:NGA
Type:A
Route:4
Map:Map of the A4 highway (Nigeria) with labels.png
Map Notes:The A4 highway is indicated in orange.
Direction A:South
Direction B:North
Junctions:



Previous Type:A
Previous Route:3
Next Type:A
Next Route:5

The A4 highway is a major north–south route in Nigeria that spans from the southern coast to the eastern inland region, connecting various cities and regions.[1]

Route description

The A4 highway starts at the city of Calabar in Cross River State, positioned in the southern part of the country.[2] The A4 then travels northwards, running parallel to the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.[3]

The route includes several key cities and towns:

The A4 highway merges with the A3 highway near the city of Maiduguri in Borno State, providing a vital link between the southern coastal regions and the northeastern part of Nigeria.[4]

Major junctions

The A4 highway intersects with other major routes at various points along its course, facilitating travel and trade across Nigeria. Notable junctions on the A4 include:

Cities along the A4 highway

The A4 highway connects several major cities and towns in Nigeria, facilitating both intra-city and inter-city transportation. Prominent cities along the A4 route include:

The A4 highway's geographical significance and its role in enhancing connectivity in Nigeria make it a crucial part of the nation's road network.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nigeria . Annual Volume of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Containing Decrees and Subsidiary Legislation . 1985 . Federal Ministry of Information . en.
  2. Web site: LIST OF ON-GOING FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS . September 2, 2023 . FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING (WORKS SECTOR).
  3. Book: Onakomaiya, S. O. . Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980 . 1980 . Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research . en.
  4. Book: West Africa . 1999 . Lonely Planet . 978-0-86442-569-0 . en.
  5. Book: World Highway Report . 1976 . International Road Federation. . en.