Niger Bridge Reopened by Minister Umahi After Repairs

The Federal Government reopened the First Niger Bridge to motorists on October 15, 2026, after a closure lasting 38 days for rehabilitation work. The bridge was initially closed on September 7, 2026, for two weeks but was extended indefinitely due to the discovery of vandalized structural components, including damage to the expansion-joint steelwork.

During the reopening ceremony at the Onitsha end of the bridge in Anambra state, Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi praised the contractors, SKCC, for their performance, while noting that some rehabilitation aspects were still incomplete. Umahi expressed gratitude to the governors of Anambra and Delta states and commended President Bola Tinubu for significant infrastructure development in the South-East and South-South regions.

He urged residents to support Tinubu's re-election bid in the upcoming January 16, 2027 presidential election, asserting that the current administration's commitment to infrastructure was unparalleled compared to previous administrations. Umahi declared the bridge open, attributing the reopening to the Federal Government's intervention.