David Umahi Orders Immediate Shutdown of Lagos Waterways

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called for the immediate shutdown of the waterways between the Eko and Carter Bridges in Lagos, citing urgent safety concerns. The call was made during a high-stakes inspection tour focused on the emergency repairs of underwater and superstructural elements of the Third Mainland and Carter Bridges. Joined by engineers and government officials, Umahi stressed the critical condition of these vital infrastructures and the need to prioritise public safety as repair works progress. News Central’s Israel Eferobor, who was on the minister’s entourage, brings you this exclusive report, highlighting the risks, repair plans, and what Lagos residents can expect in the coming weeks. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel:    / newscentraltvafrica   for more videos Follow News Central on: Facebook:   / newscentralafrica   Twitter:   / newscentraltv   Instagram:   / newscentraltv   LinkedIn:   / feed   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@newscentraltv TikTok:   / newscentraltv   For more content, go to: https://newscentral.africa #NewsCentral #Nigeria #Politics #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #WestAfrica #ECOWAS #Government #Governance