The second Niger Bridge has officially opened for vehicular traffic as Igbos return home for the Christmas and New Year holidays

The 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long bridge was first conceived 16 years ago but was made a reality by President Buhari’s government

The FG has released a list of vehicles that will be prevented from using the new bridge

The Federal Government has opened the Second Niger Bridge to vehicular movements.

The partial opening is intended to make it easier for commuters, particularly those of Igbo descent returning to the east from the south-western regions.

Home Business and Economy Economy ECONOMY List of Vehicles Ban From Using Second Niger Bridge As Igbos Travel Home for Christmas, New Year Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7:07 AM by  Dave Ibemere The second Niger Bridge has officially opened for vehicular traffic as Igbos return home for the Christmas and New Year holidays The 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long bridge was first conceived 16 years ago but was made a reality by President Buhari’s government The FG has released a list of vehicles that will be prevented from using the new bridge PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! The Federal Government has opened the Second Niger Bridge to vehicular movements. The partial opening is intended to make it easier for commuters, particularly those of Igbo descent returning to the east from the south-western regions. Every year, regardless of where they live, Igbos return home for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Vanguard reports that the bridge was open at exactly 9:50 am on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

According to a government official who spoke on the development, the bridge opened following some little adjustments on the roads linking the bridge.

The first driver to pass through the bridge, Sunday Emem, expressed joy while speaking to Channels Television.

FG speaks on the second Niger bridge

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) disclosed that the Second Niger Bridge would be open to traffic from December 15, 2022, to January 15, 2023, to ease the experience of travelers during the Yuletide break.

The 1.6 kilometers long bridge links Anambra and Delta states.