A devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has collapsed a key bridge linking southwestern Nigeria to the north, stranding petrol tankers and raising fears of looming fuel scarcity in Abuja and beyond, just days before the Sallah holiday.
- Mokwa Bridge collapse disrupts critical supply route.
- Flood killed at least 153, though locals report more casualties.
- NNPCL, MRS stations warn of possible fuel shortages during Eid.
- PETROAN promises alternate supplies from Port Harcourt and Warri.
- IPMAN urges the FG to repair the bridge or reopen alternate routes quickly.
With the Eid al-Adha holidays approaching (June 6 & 9), the timing of this disaster is critical. Although independent marketers and PETROAN claim contingency plans are in motion, distribution logistics are strained. The collapsed Mokwa Bridge is not just a structural loss—it’s a choke point for fuel supply from southern refineries like Dangote’s in Lekki to the northern states. Whether authorities act fast enough to prevent a Sallah-week shortage remains to be seen.
The fuel supply is hanging in the balance. For northern residents and holiday travellers, the next few days will reveal if the alternative routes can carry the weight, literally and logistically, of Nigeria’s energy needs.
