The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the much-needed rehabilitation of the Numan Bridge in Adamawa State, an infrastructure that has been in disrepair for 48 years. Built during the military regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1978, the bridge has been deemed a safety hazard, referred to as a 'death trap' by the Managing Director of NEDC, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali. He emphasized the critical role of the bridge in connecting various regions as well as impacting economic activities in the North-East region of Nigeria and its neighboring countries, including Cameroon.

During a recent inspection tour to inaugurate completed projects, Alkali highlighted the NEDC's commitment to enhance infrastructure that directly benefits the people of the North-East. The rehabilitation of the Numan Bridge is seen as a vital step towards improving transportation and accessibility for residents and is part of a broader initiative including educational projects aimed at addressing the high number of out-of-school children, a situation exacerbated by the Boko Haram insurgency.

The Numan Bridge's rehabilitation signals the government’s recognition of infrastructure maintenance as essential for safety and regional development. Such projects not only aim to restore functionality but also to stimulate local economies, thereby fostering a more stable and prosperous environment for the affected communities. This development reflects an effort to rebuild a region that has faced significant hardships and to promote a more integrated approach to regional progress in Nigeria.