Are you uninformed or being deliberately dishonest? The information you posted is wrong. The Project is not just the bridge but also 11 km of motorway and the Owerri Interchange
5 days ago, fact that some of you guys are ignorant and refused to learn
Rugaria: No nation built on nepotism and sectionalism archives her full potential. Infact most promising states around the globe have imploded in the past, under the enermous weight of their iniquitous history full of tribalism, favouritism and grand injustices. This is so, because for the people of any given country to come together and galvanize their collective abilities towards modernizing their state, there must exist a sense of nationalism, patriotism and a common purpose. This can't happen when it has become a government policy to marginalize, antagonize and deprive a certain section that contributes immensely towards the economic growth of the country, her fare share of national projects and recognitions..
A case in point here is the over dramatized Second Niger bridge. In the history of this eternally convulsing amalgam, no project has been so dramatized, so politicized and so unashamedly utilized as a political football by the close minded political class in Abuja, at the detriment of the welfare and greater economic activities in the South East and the South South regions. The drama started way back during the military era, when the aging bridge built by the then Eastern government in the 50s, started to show signs of wear and tear. This bridge was bombed during the Nigeria - Biafra war and was extensively damaged as a result of the endless skirmishes there. For a long time, the bridge has been the only shaky link between the former Eastern Nigeria and the rest of the country. With the economic activities going on in such wonderful places like Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt, Owerri and the rest, the enermous economic importance/impact of this bridge can not be over emphasized..
It's against this backdrop, that one is overwhelmingly alarmed at the disdain with which the federal government has carried on with this project over the years. Firstly, under Babangidas administration, a drawing of the bridge was made with plans for a rail crossing. But nothing happened as it rgards construction proper. Obasanjo came in and only laid the foundation stones few hours to his abdication of office in 2007, which was basically nothing but a taunt" to those who considered the bridge an essential project to them! The plan for the rail lines over the bridge was also shelved. Jonathan did start the project but suggested a partnership between the construction companies, the state government and the federal government as it regards the funding. Then came Buhari, whose administration saw the second Niger bridge as the most convenient project to use as a balancing act for his brazen but shameful display of bigotry and classic igbophobia.
The bridge will now have almost a dozen Toll Gates!! This will be the first and only project built under any administration since the coming of civilian rule in 1999, that will demand that those using it will pay for all bills incurred during construction! Ofcourse, it's mainly the people of the South East. There are many projects in the North being handled as we speak, by the federal government that have bigger cost outlays when compared to the second Niger bridge but whose total cost are shouldered entirely by the federal government, even if it means borrowing! A good example is the nearly One trillion Naira Abuja - Zaria - Kano road. Infact, Nigeria has gone on to borrow billions of dollars to erect highways and railways and pipelines to Niger republic, another country! Nigerians as a people will collectively pay for these projects in another country, while the South Easterners, who are going to be the main users of The second Niger bridge, will pay through their noses for EVERY cent used to build that bridge!
"Fellow Nigerians", Is this fair??
Below is The Muhammadu Buhari Toll gates at the yet to be commissioned second Niger bridge:
No wahala! Let the bridge be completed first. Bros, drink some water. Remember Lekki toll? How far? We will occupy this one too at the appropriate time..
No wahala! Let the bridge be completed first. Bros, drink some water. Remember Lekki toll? How far? We will occupy this one too at the appropriate time..
Lekki tollgate will resume toll collection in a few weeks, just relax, no be Nigeria again?
Ha, my brother, I apologise wholeheartedly. I thought you wrote it. You know everyone’s fed up with these confused lots who keep spreading hatred everywhere.
I go go delete am sharp-sharp nau. No vex bro.
No problem bro. Sometimes we quote these posts to use as references later in future because some of them can go and modify it later to cover their hypocrisies. Sometimes too you might not have the time to really analyze a post and so you might want to quote it so that you can at a later date have the time to analyze it properly.
Rugaria: No nation built on nepotism and sectionalism archives her full potential. Infact most promising states around the globe have imploded in the past, under the enermous weight of their iniquitous history full of tribalism, favouritism and grand injustices. This is so, because for the people of any given country to come together and galvanize their collective abilities towards modernizing their state, there must exist a sense of nationalism, patriotism and a common purpose. This can't happen when it has become a government policy to marginalize, antagonize and deprive a certain section that contributes immensely towards the economic growth of the country, her fare share of national projects and recognitions..
A case in point here is the over dramatized Second Niger bridge. In the history of this eternally convulsing amalgam, no project has been so dramatized, so politicized and so unashamedly utilized as a political football by the close minded political class in Abuja, at the detriment of the welfare and greater economic activities in the South East and the South South regions. The drama started way back during the military era, when the aging bridge built by the then Eastern government in the 50s, started to show signs of wear and tear. This bridge was bombed during the Nigeria - Biafra war and was extensively damaged as a result of the endless skirmishes there. For a long time, the bridge has been the only shaky link between the former Eastern Nigeria and the rest of the country. With the economic activities going on in such wonderful places like Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt, Owerri and the rest, the enermous economic importance/impact of this bridge can not be over emphasized..
It's against this backdrop, that one is overwhelmingly alarmed at the disdain with which the federal government has carried on with this project over the years. Firstly, under Babangidas administration, a drawing of the bridge was made with plans for a rail crossing. But nothing happened as it rgards construction proper. Obasanjo came in and only laid the foundation stones few hours to his abdication of office in 2007, which was basically nothing but a taunt" to those who considered the bridge an essential project to them! The plan for the rail lines over the bridge was also shelved. Jonathan did start the project but suggested a partnership between the construction companies, the state government and the federal government as it regards the funding. Then came Buhari, whose administration saw the second Niger bridge as the most convenient project to use as a balancing act for his brazen but shameful display of bigotry and classic igbophobia.
The bridge will now have almost a dozen Toll Gates!! This will be the first and only project built under any administration since the coming of civilian rule in 1999, that will demand that those using it will pay for all bills incurred during construction! Ofcourse, it's mainly the people of the South East. There are many projects in the North being handled as we speak, by the federal government that have bigger cost outlays when compared to the second Niger bridge but whose total cost are shouldered entirely by the federal government, even if it means borrowing! A good example is the nearly One trillion Naira Abuja - Zaria - Kano road. Infact, Nigeria has gone on to borrow billions of dollars to erect highways and railways and pipelines to Niger republic, another country! Nigerians as a people will collectively pay for these projects in another country, while the South Easterners, who are going to be the main users of The second Niger bridge, will pay through their noses for EVERY cent used to build that bridge!
"Fellow Nigerians", Is this fair??
Below is The Muhammadu Buhari Toll gates at the yet to be commissioned second Niger bridge:
Thrash. Oga go and pay your toll.gate . And stop attaching tribal sentiments to everything.........
Igbos are just too emotional, they won’t make research before accusing FG … where were you guys when Fashola was saying Federal roads in Nigeria will be tolled for maintainance purpose … Lagos -Ibadan express road too will be tolled, Abuja -Kaduna too a lot of roads will be tolled … not only this one … and it’s not going to pick immediately… this toll gate mite take 5 - to 7 years before it start … so relax your mind
Some of you need to travel out of your holes to see things with open mind. There was toll collection at Lekki-Epe expressway before the ENDSARS wahala. Lagos-Badagry expressway will have nothing less than 3 toll branches upon completion and nobody in the South West is making noise. No country will survive with a system where everything is almost free. Provide me with a good road and toll it, I am fine by it as long as I get to my destination on time and my vehicle left in good condition. Tribal hatred is what will consume a lot of you bunch of buffoons who do not know life beyond your tiny holes in the creeks.
Do you know we can afford to have excellent world class roads without paying a single kobo?
The monies stolen by politicians, past and present, makes it seem like we don't have the money for such projects.
You guys have to stop this self imposed victim mentality. All new roads built now will be tolled as approved by FEC. Your elites would not talk because they are aware and not ignorant like you.
mr informed if you can't point any project of Buhari administration that is currently being tolled remain silent with your stupid information, this project from day 1, has been all about how to recover back whatever that is been spent, one will be forced to ask if eastern region is on business arrangement with the useless administration. This a government that is currently constructing a railway line to another country from a borrowed fund ,
i pray your life and that of your family will be treated the way and manner Buhari government is treating the people of south east.
I prefer to deal with issues rather than cheap shots.
If you do not understand English how is that my problem There were no operational Tolls prior to 2021 the Government now came up with a policy and we have the Minister of Works speaking on the issue . Watch the video. I think this will educate you
buckeyemedia: The world has changed from the times of your father, PPP is the way forward, the FG is in line with the 21st century.
when does this 21st century start? ain't those roads in the North built in the 21st century, Tell yaa whatever crap you smoking I want some of it. You don lost your goddamn mind
Why won't you call it 'evil toll' when Nigeria is a free town? An abandoned concept was prioritized and delivered, now it is the toll gate that is your concern. If you don't want to use it, ply the first bridge. You guys just complain about everything, including your erect!le malfunction
Dont blame the FG for this! Blame your brothers, sisiters uncles ,aunties and so called kparakpor people in the senate, who never objected to the exclusion of this bridge from FG projects, blame your brethren in previous administrations that said nothing about the lack of construction of this bridge for over 60 years in the face of other projects done in the country.
If your brethren in the southeast in government were truly representing your interests, this bridge would have been constructed long before now, the south east would have an inland port to receive ships and cargo.
Getting certificates, degrees and titles is worthless if you cant impact the lives of people you call your own.
5 days ago, fact that some of you guys are ignorant and refused to learn
Guy speak English or Ibo. This sentence is incomprehensible .What is your point I asked you are you disputing Fashola's claim that PPP was abandoned for this project Yes or No? Spare us the emotional ranting
The Government says they funded the Project? If you are disputing it tell us your source
OfoIgbo: That is the only structure Buhari has completed in this second Niger bridge thing, after 7 years of his presidency. GEJ only did 5 years, so Buhari has no point against GEJ, afterall Buhari couldn't finished the bridge within 5 years of his reign
This is how a mentally deranged person thinks and talks.
Op you're very ignorant. You're accusing someone of bigotry meanwhile you're the bigot here.
It is no news that most projects under the PIDF(Presidential infrastructural developmental fund) will be tolled for their maintenance and long lasting. The 2nd bridge, Lag-Ibn etc are project under this funding scheme.
Secondly the GEJ you so much eulogise also planned to toll the bridge. You and your fellow bigots should be grateful to this administration for doing the actual construction.
Rugaria: No nation built on nepotism and sectionalism archives her full potential. Infact most promising states around the globe have imploded in the past, under the enermous weight of their iniquitous history full of tribalism, favouritism and grand injustices. This is so, because for the people of any given country to come together and galvanize their collective abilities towards modernizing their state, there must exist a sense of nationalism, patriotism and a common purpose. This can't happen when it has become a government policy to marginalize, antagonize and deprive a certain section that contributes immensely towards the economic growth of the country, her fare share of national projects and recognitions..
A case in point here is the over dramatized Second Niger bridge. In the history of this eternally convulsing amalgam, no project has been so dramatized, so politicized and so unashamedly utilized as a political football by the close minded political class in Abuja, at the detriment of the welfare and greater economic activities in the South East and the South South regions. The drama started way back during the military era, when the aging bridge built by the then Eastern government in the 50s, started to show signs of wear and tear. This bridge was bombed during the Nigeria - Biafra war and was extensively damaged as a result of the endless skirmishes there. For a long time, the bridge has been the only shaky link between the former Eastern Nigeria and the rest of the country. With the economic activities going on in such wonderful places like Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt, Owerri and the rest, the enermous economic importance/impact of this bridge can not be over emphasized..
It's against this backdrop, that one is overwhelmingly alarmed at the disdain with which the federal government has carried on with this project over the years. Firstly, under Babangidas administration, a drawing of the bridge was made with plans for a rail crossing. But nothing happened as it rgards construction proper. Obasanjo came in and only laid the foundation stones few hours to his abdication of office in 2007, which was basically nothing but a taunt" to those who considered the bridge an essential project to them! The plan for the rail lines over the bridge was also shelved. Jonathan did start the project but suggested a partnership between the construction companies, the state government and the federal government as it regards the funding. Then came Buhari, whose administration saw the second Niger bridge as the most convenient project to use as a balancing act for his brazen but shameful display of bigotry and classic igbophobia.
The bridge will now have almost a dozen Toll Gates!! This will be the first and only project built under any administration since the coming of civilian rule in 1999, that will demand that those using it will pay for all bills incurred during construction! Ofcourse, it's mainly the people of the South East. There are many projects in the North being handled as we speak, by the federal government that have bigger cost outlays when compared to the second Niger bridge but whose total cost are shouldered entirely by the federal government, even if it means borrowing! A good example is the nearly One trillion Naira Abuja - Zaria - Kano road. Infact, Nigeria has gone on to borrow billions of dollars to erect highways and railways and pipelines to Niger republic, another country! Nigerians as a people will collectively pay for these projects in another country, while the South Easterners, who are going to be the main users of The second Niger bridge, will pay through their noses for EVERY cent used to build that bridge!
"Fellow Nigerians", Is this fair??
Below is The Muhammadu Buhari Toll gates at the yet to be commissioned second Niger bridge:
the first bridge will still be in operation so no be by force to pass their new bridge.
Shevchenkko: Why always in the east ? Why this level of hatred ? Sentimental men like you never go far in life. Be unbiased in your dealings, just an advice
BabalawoPikin: Till then bruh.. The hate people got for igbos will calm when our darling BAT shows up.. Tinubu is comingm. Baba sharp sharp. Not that slowpoke in aso rock. Jagaban no be anybody mate
Please where is the picture of Lagos -Ibadan toll gates?
Again why is Abuja - Zaria - Kano road not tolled?
Do you really think we are fools? Why taking loan only on our bridge and our project? Why not do the same in the north?
Again I ask, do you think we are fools? He did well building the bridge but why installing toll gates when same is not done in their hallowed North?
learn to read. From the get go the road was gonna be tolled. Why are you people just crying now. The road is not even ready yet. By the time its ready the tolls will be back on the major high ways.
sokera: Igbos are just too emotional, they won’t make research before accusing FG … where were you guys when Fashola was saying Federal roads in Nigeria will be tolled for maintainance purpose … Lagos -Ibadan express road too will be tolled, Abuja -Kaduna too a lot of roads will be tolled … not only this one … and it’s not going to pick immediately… this toll gate mite take 5 - to 7 years before it start … so relax your mind
Igbos no dey read...dey go just open mouth waaaaah. Everytime they are victim.
Abeg getout. From the get go the bridge was going to be tolled but guess una ignore that part of the reports then.