Nigeria, April 6 -- 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, Ikoyi, and Lekki, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for hours.

The resulting backlash on social media and public spaces prompted Mr Umahi to order the immediate reopening of the bridge.

In an interview with Arise TV on Sunday, Mr ...