US EditionNigeria: Windstorm Damages Newly Built Bus Terminal in Abuja
The storm damaged sections of the terminal and bridge, and officials said repairs will begin after no injuries were reported.
- On Tuesday, a windstorm damaged the Kugbo Bus Terminal and Nyanya pedestrian bridge in Abuja "during a heavy rainfall a few hours ago," according to Federal Capital Territory Administration spokesperson Lere Olayinka. Preliminary reports indicate no injuries or vehicle damage.
- Designed to enhance urban mobility, the terminal is one of several projects aiming to improve safety and curb "one chance" crimes in the Federal Capital Territory . These facilities seek to provide a regulated environment for commuters.
- Videos circulating on social media show the damage caused heavy traffic along the busy Kugbo-Nyanya highway, a major entry route into Abuja from Mararaba. The area is often prone to congestion during disruptions.
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike directed the deployment of security personnel to the scene and ordered repairs for the damaged sections. The administration aims to maintain order and ensure free traffic flow in the affected area.
- The facility remains closed, as Wike previously stated that projects in Kugbo, Mabushi, and the Central Business District require formal clearance from the Federal Executive Council before commencing. This ensures proper structuring and management of public transportation.
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Nigeria: Windstorm Damages Newly Built Bus Terminal in Abuja
According to a statement signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall on Tuesday, also affected nearby infrastructure.
Windstorm damages newly built bus terminal in Abuja
According to a statement signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall on Tuesday, also affected nearby infrastructure. The post Windstorm damages newly built bus terminal in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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