The Presidency through a Presidential Aide, Bashir Ahmad, has on Thursday, announced the renaming of the 2nd Niger Bridge to Muhammadu Buhari Bridge, MBB, in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari,
Ahmad announced this when he shared a video of the 1.6km bridge on the social media, describing it as a major connection point between two economically vital regions in the country.
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.”
Reacting however, one Twitter user, @Arizona_CF, objected, tweeting: “The name is 2nd Niger bridge. Any other name does not stand a chance.”
Another, @Greenaetion tweeted: “It is not Muhammadu Buhari Bridge, and it can never be. It was not Buhari who initiated the project, nor did he use his salary to construct the Bridge. That is 2nd Niger Bridge or Southern Link Bridge.”
Responding, Ahmad tweeted: “So, can we call it Goodluck Jonathan Bridge for sketching the bridge? The bridge is to be called ‘Muhammadu Buhari Bridge’, read the name again, and let it sink in your head.”