Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigerian government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State.

Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, reopened the bridge on Thursday, 38 days after closing it for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the bridge was closed for rehabilitation and initially scheduled to last from 7 to 21 September but was later extended indefinitely following persistent rainfall.

A video clip sighted by PREMIUM TIMES showed that Mr Umahi was flanked by some federal officials as well as representatives from Anambra and Delta states during the reopening.

Some traditional rulers from the two states also attended.

During the reopening ce...