The Nigerian government has released a date for the opening
to traffic of the 2nd Niger Bridge.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of National Inland
Waterways, NIWA, George Moghalu, announced that the 2nd Niger Bridge will be
opened to traffic from February 2022.
Moghalu said this at the flag-off of a bathymetric survey of
the Aghommili-Mmamu-Ezu-Nkisi-Niger River course, on Tuesday in Anambra State.
He said: “By February next year 2022, the new 2nd Niger
Bridge will be opened for vehicular use.
“President Muhammadu Buhari had flagged off the construction
of the eastern rail line at Port Harcourt. This will traverse all states in the
South-East.
Moghalu reiterated that the administration is committed to
transforming the lives of all Nigerians, including those of the South-East.
“The bathymetric survey of the rivers that share a common
course is targeted at opening up enormous economic and agricultural activities
to boost commercial activities in Anambra State.
“This would also restore the historic water transportation
along the course like in the past, which would also reduce pressure on our
roads infrastructure, Moghalu added.
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