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Tinubu approves N16.7bn to rebuild collapsed Mokwa Bridge.
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Umahi lists other major bridge projects nationwide.
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FG says move shows balanced infrastructure development.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N16.7 billion for the reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which collapsed in May after severe flooding.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the approval on Saturday in Abakaliki during a federal delegation’s three-day tour of infrastructure projects and citizen engagement in the South-East.
He said the decision reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to swiftly addressing critical infrastructure emergencies.
“We want to thank Mr. President and the Honourable Minister of Works. We jointly discussed the matter, approached Mr. President, and he graciously approved N16.7 billion to reconstruct the 10-span bridge. This means a lot to the people,” Idris said in a statement issued by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim.
Idris stressed the importance of the bridge for regional connectivity, adding that Works Minister Dave Umahi responded promptly by deploying experts to assess the damage when the bridge was washed away. He described the approval as a welcome relief for the people of Niger State and surrounding regions.
Umahi, in his remarks, praised President Tinubu as a compassionate leader focused on addressing the country’s infrastructure challenges. He explained that the approval aligns with the administration’s broader strategy of inclusive national development.
According to Umahi, other recent approvals include the reconstruction of the 5-span bridge in Wukari, Taraba State, the Lokoja Bridge in Kogi, permanent repairs on the Afikpo Road linking Ebonyi to Abia and Imo, the Keffi Flyover Bridge, the Jebba Bridge in Kwara, seven bridges in Edo State, and another bridge in Kebbi State.
He noted that these interventions reflect a deliberate plan to enhance nationwide connectivity and support economic activities across regions.
