_A Response to the Critics and a Clarification from the Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE_ The debate over the condition of the Benin–Onitsha corridor is legitimate. Nigerians have every right to demand good roads, safe journeys and value for public investment. But legitimate concern must not be distorted into...
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UMAHI CALLS FOR STRONGER PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT, INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION TO DEEPEN ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
The Honourable Minister of Works, *Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE*, has called for stronger collaboration among the Legislature, anti-corruption agencies, and public institutions to enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria.Engr. Umahi made the call while delivering the *Keynote Address* at an Interactive Session on *“The Role of Parliamentarians in the Fight Against...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU REITERATES COMMITMENT TO QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY AT THE 34TH COREN ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening engineering regulations, promoting quality infrastructure, and safeguarding public safety across Nigeria. Represented by the Honourable Minister of Works, *Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE *, while declaring open the 34th COREN Engineering Assembly, the President described the Assembly’s theme, *”Advancing...
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Works Ministry Celebrates A Chequered Career, As Director Ogbuagu Retires
The Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, honoured the retirement of its Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Clement Azubuike Ogbuagu, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s road sector development and his distinguished service to the Federal Civil Service. The colourful retirement ceremony, attended by the Honourable Minister of State...
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FG FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF AKWANGA–JOS–BAUCHI–GOMBE–BIU—MAIDUGURI SUPERHIGHWAY, COMMISSIONS AKWANGA TOWNSHIP DUAL CARRIAGEWAY AND UNDERPASS
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the construction of Section One of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu—Maiduguri Superhighway, reaffirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda.The flag-off ceremony, held on the 1st July, 2026, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, where the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was...
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CEMENT MANUFACTURERS MUST REDUCE PRICES, TINUBU IS RETAKING NIGERIA — UMAHI
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has called on cement manufacturers across the country to immediately reduce the price of cement, insisting that the current cost of the product is placing pressure on ongoing infrastructure projects and increasing demands for contract variations. Umahi made the call while delivering keynote address at...
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TALK IS CHEAP — UMAHI TO PRESIDENT TINUBU’S CRITICS AS FG MOVES TO COMMENCE NEW CARTER BRIDGE, RESTORE EKO BRIDGE
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring critical infrastructure in Lagos State, while applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and vision in driving transformative projects across the country. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Lagos on Thursday, June...
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Minister Umahi and IGP Disu Partner to Make Nigeria’s Highways Safer
The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its impact on road infrastructure development across the six geopolitical zones of the country, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police to safeguard critical national infrastructure and improve security...
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“WE ARE OPENING UP SATELLITE TOWNS TO DISCOURAGE RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION”, SAYS FCT MINISTER, AS HE INSPECTS 13KM GOMANI-YANGOJI ROAD IN KWALI
…INSISTS, NO ALLIANCE BETWEEN PDP AND APM The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has said that moves by the government to open up the satellite towns in the FCT, especially, through road construction, were aimed at reducing rural-urban migration. Addressing journalists shortly after inspecting the 13km Gomani-Yangoji road in Kwali...
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UMAHI CELEBRATES FEPSGA 2025 VICTORY, DEDICATES TROPHY, GOLD MEDAL TO PRESIDENT TINUBU
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has dedicated the Federal Ministry of Works’ victory at the 2025 Federal Public Service Games (FEPSGA) held in Yola, Adamawa State to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.The trophy and gold medal were formally presented to the...