The Second Niger Bridge has been opened to vehicular movements and the first two users have now spoken.

The bridge was open at exactly 9:50am on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Earlier the government had given the assurance that the bridge will be opened at 12am.

According to a government official who spoke to Channels Television, the delay was as a result of some little adjustments on the roads linking the bridge.

Sunday Emem, the first driver who plighed the bridge expressed his delight to Channels Television. “I feel so happy, at least it will reduce the hold-up. We’ve stayed over one hour at the other bridge,” he said.

Obinna Eze, the second driver to pass through the bridge, urged the present administration to complete it before May 2023.

“It is a reality, though it is not 100% complete, so far what we are seeing, it's impressive. We commend the present administration and we hope they complete it based on the time frame,” Eze said.

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