Third Mainland Bridge colour of Nigeria green, white, green, and also general painting was carried out for a new look. The repair works on the bridge has been completed and was opened on 30 October 2012. The Third Mainland Bridge has very high vehicular traffic on weekdays, as many residents commute to and from the Lagos Mainland to the Island which is the commercial hub of Lagos State. Residents in Ikeja, Agboyi-Ketu, Ikorodu, Isheri, Oworonshoki, Gbagada, Yaba, Maryland and Oshodi. The Third Mainland Bridge is an essential part of Lagos' daily commuting, and as such requires to be constantly renovated. It has also
Athletics at the 1973 All-Africa Games won medals under new names. Only one athlete defended his title from the 1965 Games, namely Malian discus thrower Namakoro Niaré. Four track and field athletes, two male and two female, won more than one event: Several women's events was added. These were 200 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres, 1500 metres, discus throw, shot put and 4 × 400 metres relay. Athletics at the 1973 All-Africa Games The second All-Africa Games were held in Lagos, Nigeria in January 1973. Ten new events were added, three for the men, 10,000 metres, marathon and hammer throw and seven for the women, 200