7 h. ago Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has advocated for the closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge in read more Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

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21 h. ago Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge after uncovering critical safety threats, including severe structural damage caused by dredging activities during a recent inspection of major bridges in the state. During his inspection of […] The post Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Umahi orders closure of Eko Bridge waterway over safety concerns

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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25 h. ago Umahi urges immediate waterway closure due to Eko Bridge damage

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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26 h. ago Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works David Umahi has called on the Lagos State Government and authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to serious safety risks. He found severe structural damage from dredging during a Saturday inspection of major bridges in Lagos. Umahi highlighted damage to key bridge parts, […] The post Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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50 h. ago FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication

Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. Umahi noted that […] The post FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologising for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago I didn’t approve Independence Bridge method of closure, says Umahi 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi has washed his hands off the sufferings of the road users on Independence Bridge in Lagos saying that he did not approve the  method of closure of the road  by the Federal Controller of Works in charge of Lagos. According to the minister, the […] The post I didn’t approve Independence Bridge method of closure, says Umahi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister’s directive comes following traffic gridlock that ground Ikoyi area of the state to a halt on Wednesday. On Monday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha ordered the closure […] The post Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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