The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, has dismissed social media reports suggesting that the Third Mainland Bridge is shaking and unsafe, assuring the public that the bridge remains structurally sound.
During a media briefing and inspection of the bridge on Thursday, Kesha labelled the circulating rumours as false and malicious.
“The Honourable Minister has directed that I come out and tell Lagosians and Nigerians that there is nothing wrong with the bridge,” she said.
She condemned those spreading the false information, describing them as troublemakers seeking to stir unnecessary panic.
“The rumour is the handiwork of mischief columnists – those who are idle and those who think that the political atmosphere is too quiet for them,” she added.
Kesha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the safety of the bridge, emphasising that its structural integrity remains intact.
“We are using this opportunity to tell the motoring public, Lagosians and all Nigerians that the bridge is safe, the integrity is not in doubt,” she stated.
Highlighting her confidence, Kesha noted, “After all, it is the same bridge that we ply, Lagosians ply and the ministry’s officials ply.”
She urged the public to disregard the baseless claims and continue using the bridge with confidence.