By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju

In a significant development, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has given its approval to the Tunde-Idiagbon Bridge project, currently being undertaken by the government of Kwara State. This is a major win for the Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq administration, which has been working hard to deliver quality infrastructure projects for the people of the state. In a statement, COREN expressed its satisfaction with the project and commended the state government for its efforts.

This is a huge embarrassment for the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has been critical of the current administration’s infrastructure projects. The PDP has been calling for an investigation into the Tunde-Idiagbon Bridge project, but now that it has received the approval of a respected regulatory body like COREN, their criticisms ring hollow. This is a victory for Governor Abdulrazaq and his team, and a vindication of their hard work and commitment to delivering quality infrastructure for the people of Kwara State.

With this project approved by COREN, it is clear that the state government is on the right track in terms of engineering standards and best practices. This is a major blow to the PDP’s attempts to discredit the current administration, and it will only serve to further strengthen the people’s trust in Governor Abdulrazaq and his team.

In contrast to the PDP’s claims, COREN’s inspection found no evidence of any issues with the bridge’s structural integrity. The PDP’s criticisms were based on misinformation and a desire to undermine the work of the state government, but the reality is that the bridge is safe and structurally sound. The bridge has been designed and built by international standards, and it is more than capable of supporting the weight of both vehicles and pedestrians. The people of Kwara State can have full confidence in the safety and reliability of this important infrastructure project.