Independence bridge in Lagos reopened The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. The minister stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. He acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island to other key parts of Lagos, and apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure. Umahi said the ministry has taken note of the public reaction and emphasised that lessons learned from this...