The Federal Government has rubbished a rumour that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is shaking and that a part of it has opened up.

According to the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, the rumour, which was shared on social media, is baseless and driven by ulterior motives.

Addressing journalists during a tour of the bridge, she urged the public to disregard the rumour

She said,“The honourable minister has directed that I come out and tell Lagosians and Nigerians that there is nothing wrong with the bridge.

“The rumour is the handiwork of mischief columnists – those who are idle and those who think that the political atmosphere is too quiet for them.

“That is why we have come here. I took time with you people (journalists) to go through the entire length of the 11km bridge.

Kesha said after a successful inspection, nothing was discovered to be wrong with the bridge.

She urged the public not to panic because their safety is of utmost importance to the ministry of works

“After all, it is the same bridge that we ply, Lagosians ply and the ministry’s officials ply,” Kesha said.