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| Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by salesbloo(op): 12:53am On Dec 19, 2025 |
President Bola Tinubu on Monday temporarily opened the 37.9-kilometre Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers State, warning that night travel and heavy-duty vehicles remain banned until the project is fully completed in the first quarter of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUvVqN9x_pY?si=-OZpo8Ik0CYqi4ze Speaking through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, at a ceremony on the Bodo-Bonny road, the President described the road as a flagship achievement of his Renewed Hope Agenda, saying it ends decades of reliance on difficult and sometimes risky river journeys into Bonny Island. Tinubu stated, “The dream of the Bonny Kingdom has come true; the dream of the Bodo Kingdom has come true. “No more risky journeys through the busy Bonny River, no more expensive helicopters, no more untold hardships to reach this blessed island. For now, the road is open only for light vehicles from 7 am to 7 pm daily. Heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and tricycles are barred until completion, targeted for March 2026.” Tinubu commended the contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, singling out the project manager, Tim Nippert, for pushing the work to its current stage. https://punchng.com/tinubu-opens-rivers-bodo-bonny-road-for-light-vehicles/ 28 Likes
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| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by courage89(m): 1:03am On Dec 19, 2025 |
This is very commendable. Kudos to the administration. Hopefully, those heavy duty trucks will heed warnings, and wait until the road opens fully. 66 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Nukilia: 1:12am On Dec 19, 2025 |
After many years of suffering, finally a sigh of relief... Congratulations 🎉 40 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by matify83: 2:10am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Wow! This is picturesque ! The high quality of this road is obviously not in doubt with the prominent B beacon of Julius Berger visible for all to see. This will open up the communities along that corridor and surely improve the value of assets while reducing commute time for people living in these areas. Would have been good if the dualisation continued after the round about. Nice one! 44 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by salesbloo(op): 2:14am On Dec 19, 2025 |
matify83:Sure. God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria 30 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by salesbloo(op): 2:31am On Dec 19, 2025 |
1978 – Conceptual Idea • The idea to connect Bonny Island to the mainland by road was first conceived during the military administration in Rivers State. 2002 – Early Attempt • An initial effort produced only limited bridge work and stalled without meaningful progress. 2014 – Formal Contract Award • The Federal Government awarded the Bodo–Bonny Road contract to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. 2017 – Project Revival & Construction Begins • A tripartite funding arrangement involving the Federal Government, Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and Julius Berger was signed. • Full construction commenced, including major bridges across creeks and swampy terrain. 2019–2021 – Delays and Cost Review • Engineering complexity, funding gaps, inflation, and design changes caused delays. • Project cost was reviewed upward. 2022 – Community-Related Interruptions • Local grievances over engagement and naming issues briefly disrupted construction. 2023 – Inflation & FX Crisis • Severe inflation and foreign exchange pressures slowed work and triggered renegotiations. 2024 – Funding Approval & Restart • Federal Executive Council approved a significant cost increase. • Construction resumed at full pace. December 2025 – Temporary Opening • The road was officially opened to light vehicles only, marking a historic breakthrough after decades of isolation. 2026 (Target) – Full Completion • Final works and unrestricted access (including heavy trucks) expected upon completion. 42 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by dollytino4real(f): 2:55am On Dec 19, 2025 |
How true it is, i hope is not audio 1 Like 3 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Kaczynski: 3:24am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Nigerian government and building roads Nigerians have taken this as achievenment , ordinary road romans and greeks were building with little to no money and most of them are still functionining today unlike coal tarred road your precious zbeba of president did. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Sonyboom: 3:33am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Eveeyone's life is not riddled with failure like your life n that of your family. Hate him or hate him Bola Tinubu as delivered twice as many KM as any president who spent 4 year in just 2 years. The fact some hate filled fools lunatics label him a failure does not blind those of us with functional brains. We can see how many road he completed n commissioned with Umahi already. dollytino4real: 51 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by TimeMachine2: 3:39am On Dec 19, 2025 |
But in the jungle you came from, building a mansion is an achievement and you still celebrate new yam festival. Keep crying, clown 🤡. Kaczynski: 46 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Moneyyman: 4:36am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Commendable! Kudos to Tinubu. 18 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by SmartPolician: 6:13am On Dec 19, 2025 |
The road is beautiful! Congratulations to Rivers people and well done to this administration for completing the road that the previous administration initiated 20 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by HgAkpobomeEr: 6:16am On Dec 19, 2025 |
The road is a welcome development. Congratulations to the people of Bonny and Bodo. 74 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by salesbloo(op): 6:54am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Kaczynski:This road is not ordinary. It is the first road ever to cross the sea and connect Bonny Island to the mainland. Until now, Bonny Island—Nigeria’s LNG capital—had never been linked by road. That historic connection alone makes this project truly exceptional, not ordinary. 46 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Ezmans: 7:47am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Sonyboom:what concerned tinubu with this road project 2 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by commoditiesnig(m): 8:47am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Very good development.. kudos to the FG on completion of this important project Ezmans:Are you kidding? This admin completed the project after over a decade. Let’s give kudos to them 28 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Putindbutt(m): 8:55am On Dec 19, 2025*. Modified: 1:27pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
Ezmans:My bloda, no mind them jare, nothing concern Tinubu, it is the "finishing specialist" that completed it. Let's clap 👏 for Mr Gbajjue. 23 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by ryloy: 9:37am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Kudos to Mr President God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria 18 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by ryloy: 10:36am On Dec 19, 2025 |
salesbloo:You can say that again, Kudos to everyone 14 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by oalandAgents2: 11:03am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Minister of Works Nweze Dave Umahi, not Tinubu is responsible for this event. Please give Umahi the respect and credit due to him. 1 Like 4 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by ryloy: 11:18am On Dec 19, 2025 |
oalandAgents2:All hail Nweze Dave Umahi Are you okay now? 19 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by jamesversion: 12:12pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
News on NL is usually two weeks old. 4 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Glimpsetv: 12:14pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
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| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by morikee: 12:15pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
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| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Bahamas95(m): 12:16pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
I won't be surprised to see heavy duty vehicles plying the road very soon, majority of Nigerians ain't different from goats. They find it difficult to obey simple instruction. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by starpower(m): 12:16pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
oalandAgents2:but Fashola deserves no credit 12 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Elvis2kay: 12:17pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
With all Tinubu effort they still hate him most especially the southern Nigerians .you guys only deserve FULANI leaders. 17 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by Obaofaba: 12:18pm On Dec 19, 2025*. Modified: 12:33pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
That's my president showing workings. If this island is in the South East, hmmmm, it'll have long been renamed the "People's Republic of Biafra". 9 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by 12345baba(m): 12:19pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
dollytino4real:u can go and find out. E go b better adventure 7 Likes |
| Re: Nigerians Celebrate As Tinubu Opens Bodo–Bonny Road For Vehicular Traffic (Vid by obembet(f): 12:21pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
Kaczynski:Dont mind them, people wey dey celebrate ordinary drainage with single lane in abia.... Thier matter don tire me 14 Likes 1 Share |
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