FG reopens First Niger Bridge after 38-day closure
The Federal Government reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State to Asaba in Delta State after a 38-day closure for emergency repairs on vandalised structural components. Minister Dave Umahi performed the reopening on October 15 2026 and urged South-East and South-South residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election due to infrastructure projects like this bridge.
Pidgin: Federal Government don reopen First Niger Bridge wey link Onitsha for Anambra State and Asaba for Delta State after 38 days wey dem close am for emergency repair on top vandalised parts. Minister Dave Umahi do di reopening on October 15 2026 and e beg South-East and South-South people make dem support President Bola Tinubu for im re-election because of infrastructure projects like dis bridge.
How this affects you: Residents and road users between South-East and South-South regions regain access to the major transport link after 38 days of closure.
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