{
  "id": 6687559,
  "title": "AbdulRazaq Lauds Tinubu over Commencement of Construction of Oko-Olowo Bridge in Kwara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/abdulrazaq-lauds-tinubu-over-commencement-of-construction-of-oko",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:25:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/11/abdulrazaq-lauds-tinubu-over-commencement-of-construction-of-oko-olowo-bridge-in-kwara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating the construction of the Oko-Olowo Bridge in Ilorin. The bridge's non-construction has resulted in numerous accidents and property loss. AbdulRazaq highlighted that their advocacy for the bridge began in 2019 and renewed in 2023. They visited the Honorable Minister David Umahi in 2024, who assured them of the bridge's construction. AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude to the President and Minister, stating that the bridge's completion will protect lives and property. He believes the project is a testament to President Tinubu's commitment to public welfare and looks forward to the Minister's swift action on other requests, including the Ilorin-Lokoja via Omu Aran road.",
  "summary": "Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State yesterday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the commencement of construction work on the Oko Olowo Bridge. The non construction",
  "key_points": [
    "Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq praises Tinubu for Oko-Olowo Bridge construction.",
    "Bridge project advocated for since 2019, renewed in 2023.",
    "Completion aims to protect lives and property."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The construction of the Oko-Olowo Bridge marks a win for Kwara State residents, who have long advocated for the project to prevent accidents and property loss, and validates President Tinubu's commitment to public welfare.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "AbdulRazaq hails Tinubu over Kwara bridge construction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/abdulrazaq-hails-tinubu-over-kwara-bridge-construction",
        "published": "2026-09-10T21:16:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}