The Second Niger Bridge has formally been named after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
The Special Assistant on Digital Communication to the President, Bashir Ahmad, made the announcement on Tuesday via his Twitter handle, stating that the 1.6 km long bridge has been named after the president.
He wrote, “The name is now being officiated. Thank God for our brand new Muhammadu Buhari bridge. Thank you, President Muhammadu Buhari.”
Recall that, on December 15, 2022, the Federal Government opened the Second Niger Bridge in order to ease traffic in the south-east, especially, during the yuletide season.
It was ater closed to traffic on January 15, 2023, for the completion of the Loko-Oweto Bridge and link roads between Benue and Nasarawa states.
However, on May 15, the bridge was fully opened to motorists, while some finishing touches like lane markings were still ongoing.
In a statement issued on Monday, the president’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said Buhari is expected to commission seven legacy projects on Tuesday, including the Second Niger Bridge.
Adesina has written, “The second Niger Bridge is to officially be called/known as Muhammadu Buhari Second Nigeri Bridge.”
