The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has highlighted the progress and transformative impact of the major infrastructure projects being executed by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration, describing them as strategic investments aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s transportation network, strengthening national connectivity and stimulating economic growth. Umahi said this on Wednesday,...
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BENIN–ASABA EXPRESSWAY: UMAHI DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RECTIFICATION OF DEFICIENCIES, ORDERS CONCESSIONAIRE TO RESTORE SMOOTH PASSAGE
‎The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has expressed concern over what he described as unacceptable deficiencies and failures in executing and managing the Concession Agreement on the Reconstruction and Expansion of the Benin-Asaba Highway.‎‎He stated this at a Stakeholders Engagement to find a feasible solution to the plight of...
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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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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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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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​”‘National Gains, Not Politics’: Umahi Brutally Rebuts Abaribe on Bola Tinubu’s Infrastructure Legacy”.
‎… Cites Tinubu’s “Inclusive Governance” as Key to Southeast Progress‎‎The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has robustly defended President Bola Tinubu’s developmental record in the Southeast, dismissing claims of marginalization as politically motivated rhetoric.‎‎Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Works Minister addressed recent comments made by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe...
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‎HR Director Abdullahi Aliyu Bows Out After 35 Years of Meritorious Service‎
‎The Ministry on Thursday, 11 December, 2025 held a special retirement ceremony in honour of its Director of Human Resources Management, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu, who officially retired from the civil service after a distinguished career spanning over three decades.‎‎In his heartfelt valedictory remarks, Alhaji Aliyu expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the gift of...
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Coastal Highway Section Open: FG Test Lagos- Calabar Stretch
‎‎In a major step toward improving national connectivity and infrastructure, the Federal Government (FG) has temporarily opened a 30-kilometre completed section of the ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to traffic.‎The Honorable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, officially commissioned the stretch on Friday, December 12, 2025, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.‎ Focus and...
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