This was made known by Bashir Ahmad of one the aides to the president.

Ahmad shared a video of the 1.6km bridge on social media, describing it as a major connection point between two economically vital regions in Nigeria.

He tweeted, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge (MBB), a 1.6KM Bridge that will be a major connection point between two economically vital regions in Nigeria.”

However, one Twitter user, @Arizona_CF, objected, saying, “The name is 2nd Niger bridge; any other name doesn’t stand a chance.”

The bridge connect Onitsha and Asaba.