Mainstream Energy constructs collapsed bridge as flood ravages North 

Nigeria’s power generation company, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, which operates Federal Government’s Kainji, Jebba, and Zungeru hydropower plants, has repaired the Nasarawa Sabon Pegi Bridge in Niger State.

The bridge, which collapsed on Friday, truncated movement for commuters linking the northern and southern parts of the country. Spokesperson for the organisation, Olugbenga Adebola, said the bridge was repaired within 24 hours after its collapse on the back of heavy rainfall on Friday.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had previously issued warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding over the weekend, which were accompanied by thunderstorms. Already, most communities have been sacked in the region due to rising flooding.

Adebola said the incident, reported early on Friday morning, led to disruption and concern within local communities. He noted that in response, the energy company was promptly contacted, and the company’s board, led by Sani Bello immediately authorised the necessary intervention to repair the bridge.

Executive Director of the firm, Siraj Abdullahi, while reacting to the development said: “This is what Mainstream is about. We have brought relief and restored the economic artery of the Borgu Land and the Southern Sokoto and Kebbi States.”

The Waziri of Borgu, a community located in the area, Abdullahi Nuhu Sa’adu, commended the speed at which the company repaired the bridge.