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2026

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UMAHI, EKITI GOVERNOR DISCUSSES STRATEGIC ROAD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

The Honourable Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has restated the Federal Government's commitment to equitable infrastructure development across Nigeria, adding that the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is ensuring that no state is left behind in the delivery of road and bridge projects. He also attributed the overwhelming support for the ruling party to the visible achievements of President Tinubu's administration, particularly in the area of infrastructure development.
He noted that the President has demonstrated fairness in the distribution of road projects across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, stressing that communities that had previously gotten little or no Federal Government road intervention are now benefiting.

The Minister recalled that during his eight-year tenure as Governor of Ebonyi State, there were no significant federal road projects in the state, adding that similar situations existed in Ekiti and several other states. He commended President Tinubu for changing the narrative through his inclusive approach to nationalist development.

Engr. Umahi assured the Governor that all subsisting contracts in Ekiti State would be executed strictly in accordance with engineering principles and measurements, emphasising that contractors were selected transparently, in line with the Public Procurement Act. He further asserted that the Ekiti State Government would be kept fully informed to enable effective monitoring of project implementation.

He further reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to delivering durable and high-quality road infrastructure that will enhance economic activities, improve connectivity, and support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

Speaking earlier, the Governor of Ekiti State expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu and the Honourable Minister for the numerous road infrastructure interventions in the State. He recalled that following his appeal to the President, through the Honourable Minister, approval was granted for the reconstruction of the Ado–Iyin–Aramoko road, a project that had remained uncompleted for several years despite repeated promises by successive administrations. He noted that contractors were mobilised to the site within weeks of the approval, demonstrating the President's commitment to prompt project execution.

Governor Oyebanji also stated that the swift commencement of the project generated widespread appreciation among the people of Ekiti State and strengthened public confidence in the Federal Government's commitment to infrastructure development.
He also thanked President Tinubu for approving the construction of the Ado–Ijan–Ikole Road, describing it as another strategic route that will significantly improve transportation and economic activities within the State and beyond.

The Governor disclosed that, since the creation of Ekiti State nearly three decades ago, no administration has demonstrated such a remarkable level of commitment to the state's infrastructure development as the current one. According to him, the people of Ekiti now have a renewed sense of belonging as a result of the Federal Government's numerous interventions in roads and other critical sectors.
Oyebanji described his visit to the Ministry as one of appreciation, conveying the gratitude of the people of Ekiti State to the President and the Honourable Minister for their dedication to improving the nation's road landscape.

The meeting further underscored the strong collaboration between the Federal Government and Ekiti State Government in advancing infrastructure development for the benefit of citizens and national economic growth.

Aug

2023

"Open Your Mind I Am Here To Help", Umahi Assures Contractors The Honourable Minister of Works Engr David Nweze Umahi CON has assured contractors working with the Ministry that there is no cause for worry as long as they deliver on their projects. He gave this assurance during a meeting held in the headquarters of the Ministry with Contractors handling projects in the North West geopolitical zone. He said " I will not tamper with your job, i will not tamper with your profit, the stake I want to tamper with is the quality of your job." He reiterated the need to embrace the need for concrete roads and wonder why some contractors are not in support of it despite its great advantage over asphalt in terms of cost and durability. He added that due to the economic situation occasioned by the strength of the naira to the dollar, it is unwise to continue to resist the use of concrete roads and expressed his determination to oppose such resistance. The Minister said, “I am ready for a fight with those who are resisting concrete technology in road building because concrete is cheaper than asphalt and more durable”. Umar also expressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve the social - economic condition of the people through meaningful innovations. “Mr. President has promised Nigerians a positive reform that will Foster development and we need to assist him to succeed”. The Minister disclosed that under his leadership concerted effort will be made to ensure that contractors executed as quickly as possible and the contractors must work with realistic quotation to avoid wastage of funds. Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mahmuda Maman who was represented by the Director Highways Construction and Rehabilitation Engineer Folorunsho Esan in his address told the stakeholders that the meeting was called to discuss ongoing road projects in the North West, he enjoined them to feel free to express their feelings. ...

Aug

2023

Road Infrastructure: Panacea For National Development - Umahi .....Cautions contractors to improve or lose opportunities The Honorable Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has reiterated the importance of road infrastructure to national development be it in the movement of hospital equipment, school children going to school, and also for commercial activities to thrive. He stated this at his first meeting with contractors handling South West Geo-Political roads in the country held at the Ministry’s conference hall Mabushi, Abuja. The Minister said the Lokoja – Abuja Road is a death trap for commuters as the road that is still on-going is gone bad already because of shabby jobs done by some contractors handling the 200km of the road project describing it as man inhumanity to man. “The Lokoja road I inspected already is a death trap, the road shoulders are gone while the project is still on-going, this is man inhumanity to man and every life lost because of accident or kidnapping, people responsible will account for it on the last day. People should have the fear of God because the fear of God brings good things” he said. Umahi directed all contractors to do things right as agreed and urge them to speak out if there is any challenge encountered or their certificates of contracts awarded in other places will be ceased. “I will not stop people benefiting but let the people breath first, if you have problem in one project, I will cease the certificate of others”. The Minister advised Directors of the Ministry to put in more efforts towards their responsibilities and encouraged them to be visiting project sites because they will not understand what is going on except, they go to site. He added that he will appoint coordinating officers for each geo political zones for things to be moving normal. He noted that no hope can be renewed without a change of mind. ...

Aug

2023

Better Days Ahead in Infrastructural Development - Sen. David Nweze Umahi. The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr David Nweze Umahi (FNSE, CON) has assured road users that his tenure as the Minister of Works will ensure that the roads are put in proper conditions for all Nigerian. The Minister stated this in his address at a reception in his honor by the Ebonyi State Government in Abuja. He thanked President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for finding him worthy of the appointment. "Let me thank Mr. President so much, I also ask the people of the South East to thank him, Mr. President has shown us love, Mr. President has shown us inclusiveness, Mr. President has challenged us", he said. The Minister pledged that Nigerians will witness vigour, diligence and commitment to road Infrastructural development under his watch. He added that any road constructed under his leadership will stay for more than six years without need of maintenance. Umahi appreciated Ebonyi State Governor for organizing such an event in his honor. Senate President, His Excellency, Godswill O. Akpabio, CON who was represented by the Deputy Senate President Sen. Barau Jibril, eulogized the Minister and expressed confidence that he will make a remarkable achievement in his Ministry. In his goodwill message, His Excellency, Nwifuru Francis Ogbonna the Ebonyi State Governor, thanked the President for appointing an Ebonyi son to oversee the Ministry of Works while congratulating the Minister and the people of Ebonyi State for the opportunity. "My profound appreciation goes to Ahmed Bola Tinubu for assigning our own to chair the affairs of the Ministry of Works", he said. The Governor assured the President on behalf of the government and people of Ebonyi that the choice of Umahi is one of the best as he will deliver and give Nigerians the best haven like he changed the face of Ebonyi state. Speaking earlier, Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodimma thanked God Almighty for the gift given to the South East and urged the Minister to replicate in the Works Ministry the good work he did in his state while he served as the Governor and even do more for Nigeria. Sen. Umahi served as Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly in 2023, and as a Governor of Ebonyi State from 2015-2023, and Deputy Governor from 2011-2015. He is a certified Engineer. Other dignitaries at the occasion included: Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Chief Bisi Akande, the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, some former Governors, representative of the Permanent Secretary, Engr Folorunsho Esan and Directors of the Ministry. ...

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Minister Decrys Contractors’ Low Level Engagement Of Nigerian Engineers On Projects

The Honourable Minister of State I for Power, Works and Housirang, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri has admonished contractors handling various road projects in Nigeria to engage more indigenous Engineers.
The Minister stated this while on official tour to road, housing and power projects in the Norths East geo-political Zone comprising Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa,Taraba,Yobe and Borno States, recently in order to supervise as well as make sure that government’s mandate concerning the development of critical infrastructure is achieved.

Baba Shehuri expressed his displeasure over the low level of employment to Nigerian Engineers “I am disappointed that you employ a few Nigerian Engineers. There are qualified graduates and Government has embarked on these projects to meet the needs of Nigerians, as well as, reduce the high rate of unemployment among the youth”.

The Minister, who was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Director, Highways, North East Zone, Engr. Mohammed Rufai, Ag. Zonal Director, Housing, Arc. Waziri Micah Mshelia and other top Officials of the Ministry explained that the focus of the present Administration is for the contracts to be local content oriented by employing qualified engineers and artisans on the various construction sites, thereby boosting the socio-economic activities of the host communities.

Hon. Shehuri inspected the following projects within the zone;
1. Bauchi States - the construction of roads on Burga-Dull-Mbati-II-Tandum- Gobbiya-Badagari-Gwarangar-Sum, Ningi-Yadagungume-Fuskar Mata, Phase III, Tudun Wuss-Wundi-Baraza-Durr-Zumbul- Polchi-Dot-Kwanar.
2. Gombe State - the rehabilitation of Bridges and roads along Bauchi and Gombe road, Emergency re-instatement of a failed section between kilometer 33 + 800 and kilometer 37 + 700 on the Gombe- Bauchi road.
3. Adamawa State - Completion of Gombe-Numan-Yola road, Phase II, the Rehabilitation of Yola-Hong-Mubi Road, the Rehabilitation of Numan-Jalingo Road Rehabilitation of Gombe-Biu Road. Borno State - the Rehabilitation of Damaturu- Biu Road.
4. Borno State-Inspection of the Construction of Sub-Station and Installtion of 1x150MWAat Bama Local Government Area (LGA),Inspection of Dualization of Kano-Maiduguri Road, Section V (damaturu-Maiduguri) in Borno State. C/No 5880, Inspection of Dualization of Kano-Maiduguri Road, Section IV (Potiskum-Damaturu) in Yobe State. C/No 5881, Inspection of Dualization of Kano-Maiduguri Road, Section III (Azare-Potiskum) in Yobe State. C/No 5871, Inspection of Dualization of Kano-Maiduguri Road, Section II, Azare-Shuarin.

According to the Minister, the Government, determined to address housing deficit in the country, developed a National Housing Programme by constructing affordable houses that will also take care of socio-cultural setting of Nigerians. The houses, which are at different stages of completion, include One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Three Bedrooms and Semi Detached Bungalow. The construction sites inspected are; the National Housing Programme (NHP) site along Ningi Airport Road, Bauchi, NHP, Sangere Village, along Yola-Numan Road, NHP, Auno, Borno State.

Power Projects inspected includes the 49 megawatts Hydro Power Project in Dakin Kowa, Yamaltu- Deba Local Government Area, the installation of 2 x 60 MVA transformers, 132 KVA Substation at Billiri, Maiduguri TCN at Molai.

Various constraints and challenges experienced by the Roads, Housing and Power Contractors, particularly those working in Borno axis, include security, non-availability of materials, as well as payment. The Minister promised to look into all the issues raised, he, however, urge them to work according to the projects specifications and timelines.

While on the inspection, the Minister paid courtesy visits on His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and his counterpart in Adamawa States, Alh. Bindow Jubrilla. Governor Abubakar hailed the School Feeding Programme of the Federal Government, saying that it has conquered hunger in the rural environment.

His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Mr.Martin Babale appreciated the Federal Government for siting various projects in the State, while calling on Nigerians to support the good work of President Buhari by re-electing him 2019.

Various indigenous and non-indigenous vendors took their turns to appreciate the effort of the Federal Government in improving their lives. Many reported upgrade in socio and financial status and commended President Buhari for a work well done