THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has undertaken more projects for the people of the South East than any of his predecessors. He emphasized that, in light of this, the President merits their full support in the upcoming 2027 elections as a form of gratitude. Umahi made these … Read more
THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi made the announcement in a statement signed by Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Press and Public Relations, on Thursday … Read more
FORMER governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi now minister of works under president Bola Tinubu is seen by many as one of the few performing Ministers in the administration. Therefore, it was not surprising to many that he survived the recent cabinet reshuffle. However, for professional engineers, Umahi represents a poor showing as a … Read more
THE House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has rubbished the high rating the Minister of Works, David Umahi recently received for his retention as minister. The latest castigation came from the House of Representatives over the deplorable roads across the country. Umahi condemnation came from the panel members during an … Read more
THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project will be completed by May 29, 2025. During an inter-ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, as part of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebrations, Umahi revealed that Hitech Construction Company Ltd is executing the project’s 47.47-kilometre … Read more
THE Federal Government has suspended approval for the construction of new road networks across the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Sunday in Calabar, when the Federal Ministry for Works convened a stakeholders engagement on the proposed alignment for sections 3A and design for about 97km Spur of … Read more
THE Federal Government has criticized Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) for failing to complete even 1km of the 15km East-West Road section from Eleme Junction to Onne Port Junction in Rivers State, despite receiving over N40 billion in mobilization funds. This announcement was made by the Federal Minister of Works, David Umahi, during his inspection tour … Read more
THE Minister of Works, David Umahi has condemned the vandalization of the superstructure of the 2nd Niger Bridge. Umahi in a statement signed by Mr Orji Uchenna, his Special Adviser on Media Tuesday in Abuja, said the act was cruel and cowardly. The Minister expressed deep shock that reports of the vandalism were still being … Read more
…Propaganda and lies not a strategy. 1. The Edo State Government welcomes the Minister for Works Engr. David Umahi to the State. This is the third time the Minister will be visiting the State to inspect the deplorable condition of the Benin-Auchi Road. 2. At the last visit by the Minister, on March 9, 2024, … Read more
“Every government project embarked upon and completed is an addition to public infrastructure.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu A few months ago, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was the subject of negative reviews because his administration decided to build a 10-storey hotel in Awka, the state capital. The basic argument was that government has no business with building … Read more