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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NO BUILDING SHOULD BE TOUCHED ON CALABAR-ABUJA SUPERHIGHWAY ALIGNMENT, UMAHI DIRECTS
The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has directed contractors handling the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway to ensure that no building is demolished or touched along the project alignment until the Federal Government concludes a review and, where necessary, realigns the route. Umahi gave the directive on Friday, September 23, 2026, during an inspection of...
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FG EMBARKS ON DECISIVE EMERGENCY INTERVENTION ON BENIN-ASABA EXPRESSWAY
The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has kick-started the Federal Government’s emergency intervention on the Benin–Asaba Highway under the Ministry’s “Operation Rescue” initiative, aimed at restoring safe, smooth, and uninterrupted movement along the critical corridor. The intervention, to be carried out by the Ministry, through the hiring of equipment...
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FG TAKES URGENT ACTION TO END MAJE-DIKKO GRIDLOCK — GORONYO
The Federal Government has commenced an emergency intervention to address the persistent traffic gridlock along the Maje-Dikko axis of the Suleja–Minna corridor, with the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., directing the concessionaire to complete the immediate remedial works within 48 hours to restore the free flow of traffic.Rt....
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2027: Goronyo Takes Charge of North-West Support Group for Tinubu’s Bid
The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., on Wednesday, 10th September 2026, received a delegation of stakeholders from the seven North-West states, led by Dr. Haris H. M. Jibril, in his office, where they formally introduced a proposed support organisation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo (BMG) Associates for Asiwaju/Shettima 2027, dedicated...
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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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Benin-Asaba Expressway: Minister Promises Relief for Motorists, Orders Arrest of Errant Contractors
Arising from the sufferings of road users and the host communities on the Benin-Asaba Highway, occasioned by ongoingreconstruction and expansion works, the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, undertook an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected areas of the project on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026. To underscore the importance of...
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UMAHI EMERGES AS A DRIVING FORCE IN THE 2027 APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL
—Appointed Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure, Mobilisation and SensitisationPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, bringing together prominent political leaders, experienced strategists and grassroots mobilisers to coordinate the campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Elections.Among the key appointments is that of the Honourable Minister...
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BENIN–ONITSHA ROAD: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON “NEGLECT”
_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...