Tinubu approves N16.7billion for Immediate reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge

The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year.

Penpushing reports that a statement by Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim said the Minister Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki after a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.

The statement added that the Minister, who led a Federal Government delegation on a three-day tour of projects and citizen engagements in the South-East, explained that the approval underscores the administration’s responsiveness to urgent infrastructure needs.

“We want to thank Mr. President and we want to thank the Honourable Minister of Works. We jointly discussed this and approached Mr. President, who graciously approved it. It means a lot to the people. It’s N16.7 billion to reconstruct the bridge — a 10-span bridge’, the statement stated.

Penpushing further reports that Idris commended Senator Umahi for his swift response in the wake of the disaster, including dispatching experts to assess the damage shortly after the bridge was washed away.

The statement added that he disclosed that the approval for the bridge reconstruction will be music to the ears of the government and people of Niger State.

Penpushing also reports that the Minister of Works, in his remarks said the President is a compassionate and listening leader, who is committed to solving the challenges confronting the citizens.

“The President approved the immediate reconstruction of the bridge as requested by the Honourable Minister. He graciously approved because of him’, Umahi stated.

Penpushing reports that he explained that the latest round of approvals for provision of infrastructure cuts across all the geo-political zones of the country, and listed some of the approvals to include: the reconstruction of the washed-away 5-span bridge in Wukari, Taraba State.

The others are Lokoja Bridge; the permanent repair of the washed-away section of the Afikpo in Ebonyi to Abia and Imo State; the Keffi Flyover Bridge; the Jebba Bridge in Kwara State; seven bridges in Edo State; and a bridge in Kebbi State.

Penpushing further reports that in another development Minister of Information and National Orientation, has restated the Nigerian Government’s firm commitment to the rapid socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East geo-political zone.

The Minister speaking at a Citizens’ Engagement Forum organised by his Ministry, the Minister in Abakaliki said the President was right on track to transform and move the region forward, as promised when he visited to campaign in November 2022.

“The commitment of Mr. President to the socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East is unwavering. He is right on track to transform and move the region forward, as promised when he came here to campaign in November 2022’, he said

Penpushing also reports that he explained that the Citizens’ Engagement Forum is not a mere talk shop but a direct platform to present government’s scorecard, give account of stewardship, and take feedback from Nigerians.

“This is consistent with the mission of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to reenact trust in public communication by deepening the social contract between government and citizens, and restoring public confidence in governance.”

Penpushing reports that Idris highlighting major achievements of the Tinubu administration, pointed out that subsidy removal and other bold reforms have doubled allocations to states and local governments, fueling an unprecedented explosion of infrastructure projects across most states of the country.

‘The Port Harcourt-Aba railway project has been completed, delivered, and is in operation,” while the Federal Executive Council has approved “the allocation of $3 billion for the completion of the 2,044km Eastern Rail Line, projected to unlock N50 billion for the region in annual trade’, he stated

“$508 million has been earmarked for the upgrade and modernization of Eastern Port infrastructure,” while “118.85km of the Ebonyi section of the Calabar-Abuja Super Highway has been inaugurated’

Penpushing further reports that Idris on healthcare, disclosed that the Nigerian Government, in April 2025, flagged off the Cancer Centre of Excellence at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu.

The Minister added that a world-class Oncology Centre at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Nsukka” has also been commissioned, stressing that to support small businesses, the Nigerian Government, through the Bank of Industry, injected about N200 billion into nano, micro, and small businesses, benefitting over 900,000 business owners.”

Penpushing also reports that he stated that the newly established South-East Development Commission has hit the ground running in its pursuit to build a $200 billion economy for the region by 2035, while the South-East Investment Corporation, with a capital base of N150 billion, will drive industrialization and inclusive growth.

The Minister on security, assured citizens that the Government is winning the war against insurgents and secessionist elements, stating that it has recorded great success in making the South East safe and rendering the sit-at-home orders by secessionists ineffective.

Penpushing reports that Idris commended Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State for his development strides, especially in forging synergy with the Federal Government to deliver impactful projects for the people of the state.

“His success across all sectors of the state is a testament to what is possible when state and federal governments work in synergy to deliver dividends of democracy to the people’, he emphasised

Penpushing further reports that the Minister reiterated Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy, bridging the infrastructure gap, promoting food security, improving the living conditions of the masses and bequeathing a prosperous nation to future generations.

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