From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos was done by the federal government, contrary to viral belief by Lagosians that it was done by the state government.
Umahi, who represented President Bola Tinubu, disclosed this during the burial of the late Deaconess Theresa Omoke, mother of the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement, South East, Mrs. Chioma Nweze.
According to him, the project was done by the federal government as directed by President Tinubu.
“The Third Mainland Bridge was not done by Lagos government, it was done by the federal government as directed by President Tinubu.
“I want to send a message of thanks from the president to the people of South East, for their support. I want to thank the governors and appreciate them for their support, which is beyond party lines.
“In a very short moment, leaders of South East will come together to openly appreciate the president and let Nigerians and the world know that we stand with him.
In his address, the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, thanked President Tinubu for his fatherly disposition to all the states of the federation and his inclusive governance, which has renewed the hope of Nigerians in actualising positive trajectories in the political and socio- economic history of the nation.
He offered his condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul.
“The state government will build a befitting pavilion which will be named after the late mother of Mrs. Chioma Nweze. The road leading to this field will be constructed as a mark of honour to her,” he said.