President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of ₦16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the approval in Abakaliki on Saturday, after a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.
According to Idris, the swift approval reflects the administration’s responsiveness to urgent infrastructure needs across the country.
“We want to thank Mr. President and the Honourable Minister of Works. We jointly discussed this and approached Mr. President, who graciously approved it. It means a lot to the people. It’s ₦16.7 billion to reconstruct the bridge — a 10-span bridge,” Idris said.
He also praised Senator Umahi for promptly dispatching experts to assess the damage shortly after the disaster, describing the decision as “music to the ears of the government and people of Niger State.”
In his remarks, Senator Umahi described President Tinubu as a compassionate and listening leader, committed to solving infrastructure challenges affecting citizens.
The Minister further disclosed that the latest approvals extend beyond Niger State, cutting across all six geopolitical zones. They include:
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The reconstruction of the washed-away 5-span bridge in Wukari, Taraba State
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Repairs on the Lokoja Bridge
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Permanent repair of the washed-away section of the Afikpo–Ebonyi–Abia–Imo road
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Keffi Flyover Bridge in Nasarawa State
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Jebba Bridge in Kwara State
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Seven bridges in Edo State
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A bridge project in Kebbi State
The approvals are part of the administration’s renewed commitment to restoring critical infrastructure, boosting connectivity, and ensuring safety for road users nationwide.
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