Man Who First Drives On Second Niger Bridge Breaks Silence, Reveals His Expectations in Video

• Jubilation has erupted as federal government opened the second Niger Bridge for road users to ply for a month
• The first Nigerian to have used the bridge expressed happiness, noting that he had spent more than an hour at the first Niger bridge
• During the inspection of the bridge, the minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, urged the drivers to drive carefully and responsibly

Anambra - The Nigerian man who first used the much anticipated second Niger bridge has expressed gladness that there is an alternative road that he can use.

he also expressed optimism that the second Niger Bridge will at least reduce the traffic experience on the route.

In a video shared on Twitter by The Nation, the man said:

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"I feel very happy, at least it reduced the hold-up. We stay over one hour at the other bridge"

See the video below:

The federal government opened the nearly completed second Niger bridge on Thursday for use in the festive season, adding that it will only be open for one month.

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Another road user identified as Eze, commended President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that what is being seen so far is impressive while hoping that the bridge would be completed by the time the government had promised.

The minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, inspected the bridge on Thursday, alongside his team.

He had earlier announced on Wednesday, December 14, that the bridge would be open for use for one month.

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During the inspection, the minister advised road users to drive carefully and responsibly in order not to defeat the construction purpose.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government on Wednesday, October 19, announced that the construction of the 2nd Niger bridge has been completed and will soon be ready for use.

This was announced by the minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, during a press conference on President Muhammadu Buhari's achievements.

Fashola also disclosed that the bridge will be opened to the public for use in no time.

Source: Legit.ng