Managing Director of National Inland Waterways, Chief George Moghalu, has announced that the 2nd Niger Bridge would be opened to traffic from February 2022.
Moghalu stated this at the flag-off of a bathymetric survey of the Aghommili-Mmamu-Ezu-Nkisi-Niger River course on Tuesday.
The Second Niger Bridge is a Federal Government project that is 1.6 km long and furnished with other ancillary infrastructure including a 10.3 km highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station
“By February next year 2022, the new Second Niger Bridge will be opened for vehicular use.
“Today March 9 (Tuesday), President Muhammadu Buhari will be flagging off construction of the eastern rail line at Port Harcourt. This will traverse all states in the South-East.
“This administration is serious and committed to transforming the lives of all Nigerians, including those of the South-East. It has done and continues to do so much for the South-East.
“The bathymetric survey of the rivers that share a common course is aimed at opening up enormous economic and agricultural activities that will boost commercial activities in Anambra State.
“It would also restore the historic water transportation along the course as in the past, which would reduce pressure on our roads infrastructure.
“I have confidence in the survey team from NIWA who are already on ground and working, led by the Acting General Manager, Mr. Henry Adimoha,” he said.
