National

FG: Why we haven’t unveiled completed Second Niger Brigde

The Federal Government on Wednesday said the construction of a four-kilometre link road on the Asaba side is what is delaying the unveiling of the completed Second Niger Bridge.

 

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola spoke at unveiling of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s scorecard series (2015-2023) on Wednesday in Abuja.

 

The minister said the bridge had been completed and that people could walk through it now unimpeded.

 

He said, “I can confirm that the second Niger bridge itself is finished. People can walk through the bridge now unimpeded. What remains is the four-kilometer link road on the Asaba side,” he said.

 

Fashola said right now, government’s dredger was in place to rebuild the road by reclaiming sand, adding the recent surge had slowed down the work.

 

According to him, “Right now, our dredger is in place, we have to rebuild the road by reclaiming sand, the recent surge of flood has slowed us down. On the Onitsha side, there is a 7kilometer road that links the bridge and the Onitsha-Owerri interchange.”

 

Fashola also said that 12 road projects covering about 896km had been completed, commissioned and handed over to their communities in the season of completion and impact.

 

He also said the government is executing 83 road rehabilitation projects in federal tertiary institutions across the country with 66 projects completed and 46 commissioned. CONTINUE READING………………………

 

 

THIS IS FOR YOU🤳🏾👨🏼‍💻

 

For your Surprise birthday wishes, Business Advert Placement, Publicity Online and offline, Press Release, Social Media Management, For Your Content Writer Plug, Personality Promotion, Special Report, Featured Story, Conference, And Interviews – CONTACT US @VAM on WhatsApp/Call📞@ 08072633727 📲

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Recent Posts

Ekiti announces date for 2026 Ikogosi Road Race

THE 2026 Ikogosi Road Race will take place on October 31 following official endorsement from…

4 hours ago

Nollywood Actor Hassan Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ in critical condition

THE daughter of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has debunked reports…

4 hours ago

Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Thanks Supporters, Flags Attacks On APC Members, Urges Peace

All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola…

11 hours ago

83 more Nigerians evacuated from South Africa over Xenophobia attacks

THE Federal Government has announced that another batch of 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa…

12 hours ago

“A Great Loss”: Osun Online Publishers Mourn Matron Olufunmilola Abokede

THE Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) is in mourning following the death of its Matron,…

13 hours ago

Ekiti Government Flags Off WEE Policy Workshop To Drive Sustainable Women’s Economic Inclusion

NEWS UPDATE In a bold push to institutionalize inclusive growth and expand socio-economic frontiers for…

21 hours ago