President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of ₦16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May 2025. The bridge, a key transit link, has disrupted movement and economic activities since its collapse.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the approval in Abakaliki on Saturday after a joint inspection tour with the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. He said the swift decision reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing urgent infrastructure needs across the country.

“We want to thank Mr. President and 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 ₦16.7 billion to reconstruct the bridge — a 10-span bridge,” Idris stated.