ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Second Niger Bridge, along with six other significant infrastructural projects across Nigeria, today in a bold move seen as a testament to his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.
Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesman, made this known in a statement released on Monday, May 22, 2023.
According to Adesina, the move represents the administration’s steadfast determination to upgrade and expand the nation’s infrastructure.
“The projects to be commissioned comprise three major bridges, including the Second Niger Bridge, three Federal Secretariats, and a critical road,” said Adesina.
“These projects align with the President’s dedication to fortify Nigeria’s infrastructure portfolio.”
The crowning event, the inauguration of the Second Niger Bridge, marks a milestone achievement in the country’s infrastructural landscape.
The bridge, which was first conceptualized in 2005, experienced several delays and challenges. An unsuccessful attempt in 2014 to kick-off the project through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) added to the timeline.
“However, in 2016, the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund, PIDF, fueled the project’s takeoff,” Adesina explained.
“The Second Niger Bridge is not merely a symbol of infrastructural progress but also a beacon of resilience and perseverance.”
President Buhari’s determination to enhance and expand the nation’s infrastructural stock is evident in these tangible projects, which are expected to have a significant impact on the country’s economic growth and social progress.
As Nigeria waits in anticipation for the commissioning ceremony, citizens are hopeful that these projects will mark a new chapter in the country’s infrastructural development story.
The completion of the Second Niger Bridge and the other projects symbolizes a significant leap forward in the country’s drive to improve its infrastructure for the benefit of its people and its future.
“This is not just about bridges and roads. It’s about bridging the gap between our present challenges and a future of opportunities. It’s about moving Nigeria forward,” Adesina concluded.
