The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, on Wednesday received the 2025 Personality of the Year Award (Infrastructure Transformation Champion) from Aljazirah Nigeria Newspaper.A recognition which the organisers say followed months of independent scrutiny, investigations, and verification of projects under the Ministry of Works.Accepting the award with his full team, including the Permanent...
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UMAHI BAGS SILVERBIRD EXTRAORDINARY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, CALLS IT ANOTHER FEATHER TO KEEP FLYING
The Honourable Minister of Works, HE Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has bagged the Silverbird Group Extraordinary Personality of the Year award, an honour conferred on him on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos.The award ceremony, organised by Silverbird Group, brought together top government officials, lawmakers, technocrats, and stakeholders from across...
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National Media Tour: FG Intensifies Renewed Hope Agenda with Strategic Road Projects Across Nasarawa State
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its intention to improve road infrastructure across the country as part of efforts to enhance economic growth, connectivity, and ease of movement for Nigerians. This assurance was reiterated during the continuation of the Federal Ministry of Works’ nationwide media tour and commissioning of emergency and special intervention projects in Nasarawa...
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229.9bn Proposal: Why FERMA is Banking on Legislative Support in 2026
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed a ₦229.999 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, aiming to overhaul Nigeria’s aging road networks and enhance national connectivity.The proposal, presented by the Minister of State for Works, Hon. Bello Goronyo, during a budget defense before the Joint National Assembly Committees on FERMA, allocates ₦191 billion...
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Guinness World Record Recognises David Umahi
Left, the Hon. Minister of Works Engr. Nweze David Umahi received the year 2026, World Guinness Book of Record from the Managing Director, of Guinness Nigeria, Mr.Girish Sharma. During a courtesy visit to the office of the Hon. Minister of Works at Mabushi Abuja. Date: 17th February, 2026. 124 Views
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Media Team Tracks Benue Infrastructure Boom During Project Tour
The Federal Ministry of Works has concluded its Media Tour and Commissioning of Emergency/Special Intervention Projects in Benue State with the commissioning of key emergency and special intervention projects executed under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.The tour, which forms part of the Ministry’s strategic effort to showcase progress on enhancing...
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FG Tackles Bauchi Flooding, Reopens Critical Transport Links
The Federal Ministry of Works continues to implement strategic infrastructure interventions across Nigeria, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since its inception in May, 2023, the administration has been implementing numerous federal road and bridge projects nationwide, focusing on priority corridors to improve connectivity, safety, and socio-economic outcomes.The...
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Abuja–Kaduna Road: Umahi Clears Air on Mikano Contract Rumors
The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. Sen. David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has clarified that the Federal Ministry of Works did not award the Abuja–Kaduna Road contract to Mikano International Limited. The Minister stated that the contract was awarded to Infiouest International Limited, in line with due procurement processes and transparency standards.The Minister made...
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Roads and Results: FG Pushes ₦75.47bn Yobe Project Toward Finish Line
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has assured the people of Yobe State of the timely completion of key federal road projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The interventions aim to restore failed roads, improve access, and support economic and social activities across the...
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FG AWARDS CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGES AS MORE PROJECTS ARE COMMISSIONED IN TARABA STATE
The Federal Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge and the construction of the Bantaje Bridge in Taraba State as part of efforts to restore critical infrastructure and stimulate economic activities across the North-East. The projects will be funded through the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).The Hon. Minister of State for...