The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to restoring critical infrastructure in Lagos State, while applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership and vision in driving transformative projects across the country.

Speaking during an inspection of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Lagos on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Minister disclosed that work on the rehabilitation of Eko Bridge is progressing steadily, while mobilization for the construction of the new Carter Bridge is expected to commence this month.

Umahi, who began the day's inspection at Eko Bridge, recalled that the bridge suffered significant damage due to a series of avoidable incidents, including a fire caused by trading activities beneath the structure and repeated collisions by heavy-duty trucks because of inadequate headroom clearance.

According to him, the Federal Ministry of Works has adopted engineering solutions aimed at accelerating the reconstruction process without compromising quality and safety.

"Today, we saw the rebuilding process and, to save time, we decided instead of using concrete beams, we would use T-beams," the Minister stated.

He emphasized that every stage of the project would be closely monitored to ensure strict compliance with engineering designs and construction standards.

"At every stage of that construction, I must be informed to ensure that the engineering design is followed and that the method statement given to the contractor is also followed." he said.