Tinubu Commissions Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Bridge

Aerial View of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge

Tinubu Commissions Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Bridge

On April 8, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially commissioned the Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Bridge in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing infrastructure expansion drive.

Represented at the ceremony by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the inauguration underscored the federal government’s commitment to easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across Lagos’ busiest corridors.

The bridge, executed under the Lagos State Government’s THEMES+ development agenda, was constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a leading indigenous engineering firm renowned for delivering landmark projects nationwide.

Estimated to have cost several billions of naira, the project reflects both the scale and strategic importance of the state’s transport network. Work began during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration and was completed within an accelerated timeline of 18 to 24 months, highlighting the government’s determination to fast-track critical infrastructure delivery.

Designed to provide alternative routes for motorists, the Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Bridge connects traffic-heavy areas such as Toyin, Allen Avenue, and Opebi directly to Ojota, Maryland, and other parts of Ikeja.

This new corridor is expected to drastically reduce travel time, ease pressure on existing road networks, and improve overall traffic flow across the Lagos metropolis. Officials at the commissioning emphasized the bridge’s role in boosting economic productivity by facilitating smoother movement of goods and people across key business districts.

The project forms part of a broader infrastructure expansion strategy by the Lagos State Government, which has in recent years delivered several landmark developments. These include the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Blue and Red Lines of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, and multiple road rehabilitation and expansion projects.

Collectively, these initiatives reflect the government’s vision of building a modern, globally competitive megacity capable of supporting Lagos’ rapidly growing population.

The commissioning of the Opebi–Mende–Ojota Link Bridge is therefore not just a transport achievement but a symbol of Lagos’ evolving urban landscape, reinforcing the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s economic hub and a city striving toward global competitiveness.