Tinubu Opens Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge, Says is a bridge to opportunities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday formally inaugurated the long‑awaited Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Road and Bridges in Lagos, marking a major milestone in the state’s urban transport architecture and traffic decongestion strategy.

The historic commissioning ceremony, held amidst elaborate pomp and pageantry, formed part of the President’s two‑day official visit to Lagos State, during which he unveiled several flagship projects executed by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu, Presstv News Nigeria can report.

According to the President who was represented by Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio at the event, the edifice is for the President of Nigeria; affirming that the projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu are not just physical structures, but are symbols of purpose reflecting a government that understands that development must be seen, felt, and experienced by the people.

The Ojota–Opebi link Bridge is more than a road; it is a bridge to opportunity. In a city like Lagos, movement is everything. When traffic improves, productivity increases. When time is saved, businesses grow. When access is easier, lives improve, Tinubu said at another event held in Alausa, Lagos.

He added: this project sends a clear message: Lagos will not be overwhelmed by the challenges of growth. Instead, those challenges will be addressed and overcome.

For an elated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the project was not a straightforward building; the terrain was very swampy and prone to flooding, which meant that conventional methods would not suffice. What you see, therefore, is the result of careful planning and the application of advanced solutions.

He was full of praise to the contractor saying, we want to thank Julius Berger for keeping to time, for staying within budget, and for once again delivering high-quality road infrastructure. We have also been intentional about inclusivity and sustainability, providing walkways, bicycle lanes, solar-powered street lighting, and embedded service ducts. In essence, we have built not just for today’s needs, but with a clear vision for the ever-expanding demands of the future.

He added that, as part of the project, a comprehensive stormwater management system to address the long-standing challenge of flooding along the Odo-Iyaalaro Corridor, thereby strengthening our environmental resilience was integrated.

The Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, Engr. Dr. Peer Lubasch described the project as a crucial milestone in alleviating traffic congestion and boosting the economy of Lagos state.

He said, this iconic project is fundamentally “your baby”, conceived some twenty years ago during your tenure as the Governor of Lagos State. We salute your brilliant vision and foresight. Furthermore, we wish to express our deepest gratitude for your outstanding national leadership. Your bold and decisive reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda are paving the way for a stable, secure, and prosperous Nigeria, whether by tackling insecurity or driving economic realignment.

That this long-held vision is a reality today is due to the tireless dedication, determination, and resilience of the current Governor, His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who nurtured this endeavour into a true legacy project despite global economic challenges.

Lubasch further said, we at Julius Berger are deeply proud to be the contractor that realized this historic project. For 60 years, we have been entrusted with building critical and priority infrastructure in Nigeria. With these six decades of experience in the country and our outstanding engineering expertise, we have consistently delivered with reliability, utmost integrity, and professionalism.

Looking towards the future, the managing Director said, Julius Berger would be profoundly honoured to be assigned further iconic and landmark projects, he added.

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