Umahi lifts suspension of Lagos Works Controller over unauthorised bridge closure

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lifted the suspension of Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos, sanctioned over the controversial closure of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge.

On 1 April, Mrs Kesha announced the temporary shutdown of the bridge for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works, saying it would remain closed until the end of May.

The closure, however, triggered hours-long gridlock across key parts of Lagos Island, including Victoria Island,…