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Excitement as FG, Lagos Reopen Eko Bridge After 15 Months

By Adedapo Adesanya
Lagosians can expect some form of ease as the federal government, in collaboration with Lagos State Government on Saturday, reopened the Eko Bridge, as promised, after 15 months of closure due to rehabilitation work.
The bridge, which is one of the three bridges linking the mainland to the Island of Lagos, had been severely damaged at the Apogbon section during a fire caused by illegal traders under it, and this prompted the closure for repair.
However, the closure created headaches for commuters in the commercial capital. Now, the bridge’s reopening will bring huge relief for motorists and commuters who endured months of pain transiting in and out of Lagos Island.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was joined by the Federal Comptroller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, apologised for the delay in getting the bridge back to use, stressing that it would be risky to reopen the bridge without proper reconstruction of the damaged section.
He noted that the repair at the Apogbon axis had been completed but added that maintenance work would continue on the infrastructure, which would lead to intermittent closures in the coming months.
“It is with great delight to announce that we have carried out comprehensive tests with the contractor from the Federal Ministry of Works. We believe that the Apogbon section of the Eko Bridge can now be opened for motorists. But the maintenance work on the entire bridge has not been completed. There are lots of bearings that still need to be reinforced along the entire stretch of the infrastructure.
“In the future, there will be more intermittent closures at different sections of the bridge, but the period may not be longer than one or two weeks. This is necessary for us to jerk up the bridge and complete the maintenance work. We are reopening the bridge to bring relief to road users, who have endured hardship due to the repair work,” Mr Sanwo-Olu stated.
The governor said the contractor handling the work would also be reconstructing ancillary roads along the corridor to prevent further misuse of the bridge.
Mr Sanwo-Olu warned that continuous trading activities under the bridge would no longer be permitted to prevent further damage to the flyover.
The Governor issued a seven-day ultimatum to all traders and illegal squatters to remove their belongings and vacate the space under the Eko Bridge.
He directed the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) to clear any illegal structure found under the bridge after the ultimatum.
“We are using this medium to warn those trading under the bridge that we will not tolerate any form of illegal activities under this bridge and other bridges in the State. The bridges are important assets to the State, and we cannot fold our arms and allow a few people to destroy them.
“We have seen the effect which the destruction of Eko Bridge caused the entire city. We cannot afford to have these bridges shut down again because of illegal activities. We will clear all squatters from Ijora Olopa to Costain, and there will be zero tolerance for market activity under the bridge.”
On her part, Mrs Keisha commended the Lagos State Government for collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Works to hasten up the repair work on the bridge, noting that the reopening of the bridge was made possible because of the intervention of the State Government.
She said comprehensive maintenance work had already started on Eko Bridge before the fire incident happened, which made the contractor abandon the work to focus on the damaged sections.
Having repaired the parts damaged by the fire, Mrs Keisha also said the contractor would continue the maintenance work to reinforce the bridge for public safety.
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Police Resumes Issuance of Tinted Glass Permit, Gives 30-Day Grace Period

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
In order to tackle the constant harassment of motorists by security operatives over the use of tinted windows in the country, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has resumed the issuance of tinted glass permit.
In a statement by its spokesman on Wednesday, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police said motorists can now apply for the permit via a digital platform designed to make the process seamless.
The reactivation of the permit system is a strategic move to identify lawful users such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community while preventing misuse for criminal activities. It is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.
It was disclosed that the secure and user-friendly digital platform for the application of the permit, www.possap.gov.ng, was approved by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
According to the statement, this new system is for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.
With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, the police said it has become essential to provide a standardized system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety.
Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, one-chance scams, and other forms of banditry.
Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.
To ensure a smooth transition, a 30-day grace period has been approved, effective from May 1, 2025, within which motorists are expected to comply. Enforcement will commence at the end of this period.
Mr Egbetokun warned that officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct such as extortion or harassment in the course of enforcement would be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.
Vehicle owners with tinted glasses have been advised to process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks.
The system also features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.
The IGP reiterated the agency’s commitment to a technologically driven and citizen-focused policing strategy. He urges the public to embrace the initiative in the interest of safer roads, enhanced public trust, and a more secure Nigeria.
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InfraCredit Backs Craneburg N32.5bn Infrastructure Bond for Ekiti Roads

By Adedapo Adesanya
Craneburg EKSG Motorway Company Plc, in collaboration with InfraCredit, has officially signed the final documents for its N32.5 billion 20-Year 22 per cent Fixed Rate Senior Guaranteed Infrastructure Bond issuance.
The signing ceremony, which took place in Lagos, had representatives from guarantor, the issuing houses, legal advisers, and capital market operators in attendance.
The proceeds from this successful issuance will be used to finance the Phase 1 construction of a 17.84km dual carriageway toll road in Ekiti State.
This project forms part of a broader 68km road network designed to unlock intra-state mobility, enhance logistics, and attract private capital into sub-national infrastructure delivery.
The purpose of funding and constructing, as well as the operation and maintenance of the 68km ring road in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State is under a design, build, finance, operate, maintain and transfer (DBFOM) concession 20-year arrangement.
Commenting on the development, the Chairman of Chairman of Craneburg Construction Company, Mr Femi Edun, said: “We are honoured by the trust placed in us by the Ekiti State Government to deliver this transformative project under the innovative Annuity PPP Product.
“The product framework has been instrumental in mobilising long-term domestic capital that enables us to sustainably finance and execute this much-needed infrastructure project.
“As a company recognised for quality and timely delivery, we are committed to ensuring that this project sets a new benchmark for infrastructure development at the sub-national level.”
Also commenting, Managing Director of the lead issuing house, Anchoria Advisory Services Limited, Mr Sam Chidoka, said: “This transaction is a testament to what’s possible when innovation, strong governance, and private sector capital come together in service of national development.
“We are proud to have led the structuring and execution of this landmark bond issuance, the first of its kind in Nigeria’s debt capital market and proud of what it represents, a scalable blueprint for funding an infrastructure project through the capital markets.”
Anchoria Advisory Services Limited served as lead issuing house and bookrunner, supported by Coronation Merchant Bank, Greenwich Merchant Bank, and Iron Global Markets Limited as joint issuing houses.
According to a statement, the firm said the landmark transaction sets a replicable precedent for infrastructure financing across Nigeria, paving the way for future PPP-backed issuances where the private sector leads execution, risk sharing is institutionalized, and development is market-driven.
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Lagos to Clampdown on Rickety Vehicles

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Lagos State government has expressed concerns over the growing number of rickety vehicles operating on Lagos roads, saying they pose a risk to commuters and road users in the cosmopolitan city.
The government, through Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), has advised Lagosians to be vigilant and avoid boarding rickety public vehicles known as danfos.
The Director of the agency, Mr Akin-George Fashola, said reassured members of the public that impounded rickety vehicles would not be released for further use.
In a statement via the Lagos Ministry of Transportation on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Fashola said the vehicles, including one he personally apprehended, were in extremely poor condition, describing them as poorly maintained, with outdated parts and lacking essential safety features essentially ticking time bombs on Lagos roads.
He emphasized that rickety vehicles have been linked to numerous accidents in the state, often resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and property damage.
Further highlighting the dangers, Mr Fashola pointed out several critical issues common among the seized vehicles: unstable tires due to expiration, potential brake failure caused by makeshift repairs, and disjointed body compartments weakened by rust all of which render them unfit for commercial use.
He noted that many of these vehicles operate mostly at night, further increasing the risks to unsuspecting passengers, urging the public to prioritize safety by avoiding any vehicle that appears to be in a deteriorated condition.
He added that the VIS is working closely with relevant stakeholders, including road transport unions, to ensure Lagos roads remain safe for all users, encouraging members of the public to report any sightings or experiences with rickety vehicles via the VIS complaint platforms at info@dvis.lg.gov.ng, or through the Ministry of Transportation hotlines: 09020004000 and 09020009000.
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