The Governors of the South-East and other stakeholders have officially renamed the Second Niger Bridge the “Muhammadu Buhari Second Niger Bridge” in honor of President Buhari.
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari officially dedicated the bridge, which will henceforth be known as the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge.
Bashir Ahmad, Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, and Tolu Ogunlesi, Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, confirmed the choice to rename the bridge in President Buhari’s honor.
Speaking virtually at the event, Governor Chukwuma Soludo stated that Nigerians will remember President Mohammadu Buhari legacies when he leaves office May 29, 2023.
The governor said the Second Niger Bridge will attract more social-economic activities in the Southeast region.
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who was present at the occasion, commended the President, with a greateful heart over the opening of the second Niger bridge, not minding that the Igbos did not vote for the President.
