FG debunks Jebba – Mokwa- Tegina road closure over bridge collapse

By Blessing wika, Abuja

The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has debunked  the rumor making rounds that Jebba -Mokwa-Tegina road had been closed down .

The Ministry said its attention was drawn todue to an online story over the weekend, stating that a bridge along Jeba -Mokwa road had callapsed resulting in total closure of the road.

It said “This is totally false as the recently constructed Talabu bridge along the road  that was claimed to have collapsed is intact contrary to the online report.”

Faulting the story, the motorists flying the Jeba-Mokwa road who were interviewed confirmed that the road has not been cut off anywhere, as their movement has not been affected in any way as claimed in the story.

In view of this, the Permanent Secretary, Ferderal Ministry of Works and Housing, Babangida Hussaini, hereby assured  motorists that the road was safe and passable, urging them to disregard the story and not to panic.

Mr Babangida, further reassured the public that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is working tirelessly to provide good roads for Nigerians, as such called on the citizens to give the government necessary support and encouragement.

He explained that the Ministry has Controllers of Works in every state that will quickly inform the Ministry  of any emergency of such nature  on our roads for immediate intervention.

Mr Babangida, therefore, appealed to Nigerians to verify stories received on social media before sharing such.