Minister of Works, David Umahi, has thrown open the doors of the ministry to anti-corruption scrutiny, inviting the ICPC and EFCC to independently verify every federal road project awarded under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday during an inspection of the Mararaba–Keffi highway in Abuja,...
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Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is drawing the curtain on over three decades of poorly constructed roads across Nigeria, replacing them with durable, high-quality infrastructure designed to stand the test of time. During an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano highway project on Tuesday,...
The recourse to diversionary maneuvering is a familiar political gimmick. When government is thin on ideas and is politically ambushed or politicians are in disarray, the field is fertile for Machiavelli’s foot soldiers. We can domesticate this classic political script as one of the many possibilities in the reported...
The Federal Government has raised serious concerns over the substandard construction work being carried out by China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) on the Aba-bound stretch of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in a statement released Monday by his media aide, Orji Uchenna Orji, said...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised the South-East region to shelve its presidential ambitions—for now. According to him, it is not yet the region’s turn to lead Nigeria, as President Bola Tinubu deserves to complete his constitutionally-allowed eight years in office. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with...
In a bold move to fast-track delivery and uphold construction standards, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of China Harbour Engineering Company Limited from handling the Abuja-bound section of the ongoing Mararaba–Keffi road reconstruction project. Umahi, who conducted an on-site inspection on Saturday, didn’t mince...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has met with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to review progress and fast-track the completion of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway project. The meeting, held in Abuja, was part of efforts by the Kaduna State Government to ensure the timely completion of the critical...
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has issued a stern warning to real estate developer Winhomes Global Services Ltd., demanding proof of its alleged $250 million diaspora investment — or face a formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The controversy centers on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal...
Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, announced that the Sokoto-Kebbi axis of the ambitious Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project will cost approximately N3 trillion. Speaking during an inspection of a 40-kilometer cleared section in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on Friday, Umahi dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has...
Federal Government has concluded that Carter Bridge in Lagos State is likely beyond salvage, with stakeholders largely in agreement on the need for a new structure. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, during a detailed inspection of the bridge’s underdeck on Wednesday in Lagos....
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Federal Government has clarified that no contract has been awarded for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite cost estimates from Julius Berger pegging the project at N6.3 trillion. This statement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday...
In the heart of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a vibrant Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, welcomed a distinguished guest—Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The courtesy visit, marked by warm exchanges and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, became a...
Federal Government requires ₦3 trillion to complete road projects awarded under the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme. Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen. Following NNPCL’s decision to halt funding from August 1, President Bola Tinubu directed the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the Abuja–Lokoja highway. Governor Ododo, who spoke during a brief stopover at a section of the project site in Koton-Karfe, described the...
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 from the South East Geo-political Zone. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Umahi praised Tinubu’s achievements, saying: “President Tinubu may not be perfect, but he is doing most things right.” Umahi dismissed...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road due to the poor quality of work and abandonment of the project by the contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the declaration on Saturday during...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has reaffirmed his dedication to President Bola Tinubu and his administration, especially as Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 elections. In his remarks during the 2025 Sallah celebration for the Muslim community in Abakaliki,...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – Minister for Works, David Umahi, has commended the harmonious relationship between Muslims and Christians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, saying it reflects a broader national unity that must be sustained. Speaking on Sunday when members of the Muslim community paid him a...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu said more funds would be committed to infrastructure development and urged governors to collaborate with the federal government to align building approvals. The President, who commissioned the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant on Thursday...