By Odiri Ojakovo
President Bola Tinubu says the flag off of the access road to the 2nd Niger Bridge by his administration is a direct response to the challenges faced by road users.
At the ceremony, the President said the project demonstrates his administration’s commitment to accelerating infrastructural development and economic growth.
He gave an assurance that the access road when completed will improve connectivity, enhance road safety and boost trade and commerce in the benefiting communities in Delta State as well as the South East region.
”As we flag off the construction of Phase 2A of the access road to the 2nd Nigeria Bridge, I want to commend the government of Delta State and Anambra State for their cooperation and support.’
President Bola Tinubu represented by Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, noted that for Nigeria to become a global economic power house, the country must upgrade and modernize infrastructure which he described as key to economic prosperity .
President Tinubu emphasized that the ongoing multi billion naira Lagos–Calabar coastal road and other critical road infrastructure projects in different parts of the country will undoubtedly enhance rural urban integration, and connect transporters, traders, entrepreneurs and investors to vital commercial hub and industrial corridors.’
”This kinds of partnership and synergy are imperative for trust, good governance, national cohesion and sustainable development ”
”Let me use this opportunity to appeal to motorists to exercise calm and patience and cooperate with the contractor during this construction process”, stated President Tinubu.
On his part, the Minister of Works, David Umahi said President Bola Tinubu administration was according priority to all the major projects inherited from the past administration, asserting that the all projects were ongoing.
