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...
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MINISTER UMAHI: LAGOS–CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY DESIGNED TO MITIGATE, NOT CAUSE FLOODING
The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has dismissed claims that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for flooding in parts of Lagos. He insisted that the project is designed to improve drainage and facilitate the evacuation of floodwaters from shoreline communities. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the completed and...
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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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ICSC 2026: INFRASTRUCTURE REMAINS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH SAYSÂ PERMSEC ADELADAN
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, has reaffirmed that infrastructure development remains the foundation of economic growth and sustainable national development, stressing that no nation can attain meaningful progress without substantial investment in critical infrastructure.‎‎Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held on Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary...
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FG ADVANCES INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE WITH APPROVAL OF NEW PPP ROAD PROJECTS, SOLAR LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, AND ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES*
‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering durable, innovative, and economically impactful infrastructure across Nigeria, following key approvals and policy directions aimed at accelerating national development. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited to the Honourable Minister of Works on Wednesday.‎‎The Honourable...
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BODO-BONNY CELEBRATES LANDMARK INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONE IN ROAD PROJECT, APPRECIATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT‎
‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure-led development following the successful delivery and continued construction of the Bodo-Bonny Road and Bridges Project, which is now open to traffic.‎‎The Medallion Award Ceremony was organized by the Bodo-Bonny Road & Bridges Peace Committee, which was held on Friday, 27th March 2026, at the Yar’Adua Centre...
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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...
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UMAHI HONOURED AS INFRASTRUCTURE ICON: BACKED BY VERIFIED RESULTS AND NATIONAL IMPACT‎
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...