The Federal Government has officially reopened the First Niger Bridge after a 38-day closure. This is to restore vital transit connectivity between Onitsha in Anambra State and Asaba in Delta State.
The opening ceremony was led, by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi on Thursday, October 15, alongside federal and state officials, and traditional rulers from both Anambra and Delta states.
Recall that the 1965-constructed bridge was originally closed on September 7, 2026. for emergency rehabilitation following the discovery of severe structural vandalism, including damaged expansion-joint steelwork. Although initially slated for reopening on September 21, the closure was extended due to heavy rainfall and unforeseen engineering challenges.
Performing the inauguration at the Onitsha approach, Minister Umahi praised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development in the South-East and South-South zones, urging citizens to reciprocate by supporting the administration in the upcoming January 16, 2027, presidential election.
While acknowledging that supplementary maintenance work remains, the minister added;
“What other regions are getting, the people of the South-South and South-East are getting it. And so, why should we not appreciate the president?” Umahi stated, officially declaring the bridge open to the public
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