The Federal Government has committed N31 billon to the main works of the second Niger Bridge project, says Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing.
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It is indeed regrettable that despite the massive support the South East gave to PDP while their reign lasted, they merely took their support for granted, and deceived the gullible into believing that their destinies were intertwined
Fashola gave the assurance on Monday when he visited Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, to inspect the progress of work on the second Niger Bridge and other major projects
The governor, who made the call in Onitsha, Anambra State, during the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the second bridge across the River Niger, said that the second bridge was significant and important not just for Delta and Anambra States, but for the entire country
He said: “The construction of the bridge means a lot to us in Anambra.
“Apart from the fact that it will increase commerce, it will also bring Nigerians closer to each other
The dual carriageway bridge, designed to be 1,590m long, is scheduled to be completed in four years by Messrs Julius Berger Construction Company
The 2nd Niger Bridge was part of President Jonathan’s campaign promises to the people of the South East and South South zones