Nigeria, March 4 -- The Lagos State Government has assured commuters that efforts are underway to ease congestion on the alternative pedestrian bridge in Oshodi, following the closure of the main bridge linking Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3.

In a statement on his personal X account on Monday, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, acknowledged the challenges residents face because of the high volume of foot traffic.

He reassured the public that the government was taking steps to address the situation.

"Dear Lagosians, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has taken note of the numerous complaints regarding the pedestrian bridge in Oshodi this morning," Mr Wahab wrote.

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