President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which collapsed after heavy flooding in May.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the approval on Saturday while speaking in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Idris said the intervention followed discussions between himself and the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, stressing that the project is critical to reconnecting communities cut off by the disaster.

According to him, the swift release of funds shows the government’s readiness to respond promptly to infrastructure emergencies. He noted that Umahi had quickly deployed engineers to the site after the incident, allowing the federal government to act without delay.

“This bridge is vital for the movement of people and goods. The President has graciously approved N16.7bn for its reconstruction, and that means a lot to Niger State and the nation at large,” Idris said in a statement issued by his aide, Rabiu Ibrahim.

Umahi, in his remarks, described Tinubu as a leader sensitive to the plight of Nigerians, adding that the bridge will be rebuilt as a 10-span structure. He also highlighted other recent federal approvals covering bridges and road repairs across several states, including Taraba, Ebonyi, Kogi, Kwara, Edo, and Kebbi.

The Works Minister said these projects reflect the administration’s broader plan to deliver balanced infrastructure development nationwide.

The Mokwa Bridge reconstruction is among several major interventions designed to restore vital transport links disrupted by floods and road failures across the country.