Fun Facts:
1) The first mainland bridge in Lagos, Nigeria is the Carter Bridge, in 1901 it was constructed by the British colonial government and later rebuilt in the late 1970s.
2) The Second Mainland Bridge in Lagos is officially known as the Eko Bridge. Constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, construction began in 1965.
— The first phase was officially opened on February 8, 1969, by the Head of State, Major-General Yakubu Gowon, and subsequent extensions were completed up to 1975.
3) The Third Mainland Bridge (officially named the Ibrahim Babangida Bridge) is the longest of the three bridges connecting the Lagos mainland to Lagos Island.
— Phase One was Commissioned by President Shehu Shagari in 1980, creating the initial connection from the Island up to Ebute Metta.
— Phase Two Completed the remaining stretch to Oworonshoki and was officially opened on August 17, 1990, by General Ibrahim Babangida.