The Federal Government (FG) has stated that the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) is part of the ongoing repairs at the third mainland bridge in Lagos State, News About Nigeria reports.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
He noted that the installation of the cameras was necessary as it would curb the illegal mining of sand and other illegal crimes going on in that area.
He also stated that the federal government will also be installing solar lights as opposed to the generator lights that were previously used.
“When you talk about the total rehabilitation of the bridge, you talk about the deck.
“Mr. President has released the money, and I can say that 99 percent of the project is done. But what is to be done is additional work: we are putting up solar lights; we are replacing the generator lights with solar lights.
“We are putting up CCTV both on top of the bridge and under the bridge because the president told me that part of the problem we are having is people who are doing illegal mining of the sand. And I agree with him. I have seen it. They even go as far as destroying the concrete to anchor their small boats.” He stated.
The third mainland bridge, which is one of Africa’s longest bridges, has been under repairs for weeks, causing gridlock for motorists and other road users, and has been billed to reopen in the coming days.
While commending President Bola Tinubu for being on the right track, Umahi assured the people that the federal government has beefed up security at the bridge and will ensure the bridge is opened according to schedule to allow for a smoother traffic experience.
