The newly constructed 1.5km two – lane bridge on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon in Ekot- Mfum, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River state was recently inspected by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola.
During the inspection on Monday, the Minister said that the bridge is the first shoot of harvest of completed projects proposed as the administration entered the second phase on its way out . He also said that the two countries have had a strong relationship in terms of trade and business.
He also said that the bridge will improve joint border patrol, ensure security.
Fashola stated that Nigeria is now signatory to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the bridge is one of the infrastructure that positions both nations to take the benefit of the trade that the agreement holds.
With regards to revenue generation, the Minister said that the bridge was a social asset and that the happiness and prosperity of Nigerians was enough payment.
The Chairman of Etung Local Government Area, Mr Henry Etuk said that the people are pleased with what the Federal Government had done. He also stressed that the new bridge would bring better trade among the people of Nigeria and Cameroon.
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