—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...
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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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UMAHI, EKITI GOVERNOR DISCUSSES STRATEGIC ROAD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
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...