President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Commission Completed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge During Landmark Official Lagos Visit

Lagos Government confirms the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge will open this week, with President Tinubu set to commission the project during his official state visit.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Channels Television

The Final Completion of a Strategic Transport Link

The Lagos State Government confirmed on Monday that the long-awaited Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge is finished and ready for immediate public use. This iconic infrastructure project was designed to solve the chronic traffic congestion that has plagued the Ojota, Maryland, Mende, Opebi, and Allen corridors for years. By providing a direct connection between residential zones and the Ikeja Central Business District, the bridge serves as a critical component of the state’s Strategic Transport Master Plan.

Presidential Inauguration and State Visit Details

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially commission the bridge during his first formal visit to Lagos State since his inauguration. According to Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the President is scheduled to arrive for a two-day visit beginning Wednesday. The inauguration ceremony for the Ojota-Opebi project is a centerpiece of the presidential itinerary, marking the transition of the bridge from a construction site to a functional public asset.

Reviving a Decades-Old Infrastructural Vision

While the construction of the bridge was flagged off by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in January 2022, the concept for the project dates back more than 20 years. It was originally envisioned during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure as Governor of Lagos State but remained dormant until the current administration prioritized its completion. This revival is seen as a major milestone in the THEMES developmental agenda, fulfilling a generational plan to provide efficient road linkages where they were previously indirect or limited.