‎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...
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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...