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Umahi declares emergency on Suleja-Minna road, commends Abuja-Kano road progress

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has declared a state of emergency on the dualization of the Suleja-Minna road, citing the failure of the contractor, Messrs Salini Nigeria Ltd, to meet delivery timelines and project specifications. Addressing journalists during an

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Umahi deploys maintenance team to flooded section of Lafia-Makurdi Road

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By Peter Okutu In a passionate response to the flooding situation that occurred along Lafia-Makurdi road that severely disrupted traffic flow yesterday, the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has directed the immediate deployment of the Ministry’s personnel and the maintenance team of China Harbour Operations and Maintenance Company, concessionaire for

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Federal projects’ presence in South East courtesy of Tinubu – Umahi

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By Peter Okutu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has stated that the visibility of enormous Federal projects within the South East geopolitical zone was made possible as a result of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s good disposition to the people of the region. The Minister who stated this while celebrating the 2025 Sallah with […]

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2025 will mark turning point for security situation in South East, Umahi assures

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed optimism that the year 2025 will herald a significant improvement in addressing the security challenges facing the South East region. He described this as a pivotal moment in the federal government’s efforts to restore lasting peace and stability in the zone. Speaking during […]

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Nigerian Engineers Caution Oseni over Umahi, Applaud Tinubu on Road Infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2024 0

A body of Nigerian engineers have issued a stern caution to the Chairman, House Committee on FERMA, Hon. Engr. Aderemi Abasi Oseni over his recent outburst against the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, describing it as “mischievous, reckless, unfounded and completely misplaced”. The Engineers under the aegis of Nigerian Forum of Engineers in Public […]

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FG`ll complete inherited projects in spite of fund challenges—Umahi

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Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi said on Thursday in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, that President Bola Tinubu administration would complete inherited projects across the country in spite of funding challenges. Umahi said while declaring open the 29th meeting of National Council on Works said the administration was determined to solve the perennial road […]

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Nobody can stop eight years of Tinubu -Umahi

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By Chijioke Njoku The immediate past Governor of Ebonyi state, Engr David Nweze Umahi, on Wednesday, said nobody can stop eight years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Umahi, who is the Minister for Works of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, made this statement during a stakeholders engagement meeting held at the executive chambers new […]

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Sen. Dave Umahi: An ingenious innovator, doyen of human capital transformation

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Minister of Works, Senator (Engr.) Dave Umahi has been described as an ingenious innovator, doyen of human capital transformation. Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, Special Adviser (Media) to the Works minister, said this in a statement on Monday. He said: “The hall of fame of people with transformative powers in contemporary Nigeria’s democratic leadership trajectory

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There’s no FEC directive to step down inherited ongoing road projects – Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has debunked recent ‘misleading’ media reports suggesting that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had stepped down inherited ongoing projects. Engr. Umahi, during a press conference held at the Ministry clarified that neither President Bola Tinubu nor the FEC had given any directive to halt these […]

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Postscript Umahi: Front-Page commentary

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2024 0

The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway may go down in the annals of history as the most controversial government project in Nigeria’s nationhood. Apart from the humongous budget, a staggering N15trl, the largest single project to be so awarded, it is fast gaining grounds for the sour taste it is leaving on the taste buds of local […]

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Why Igbo won’t protest against Tinubu, by Umahi

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By Tom Okpe The Igbo in the five states in the Southeast have no reason to join protest against the Bola Tinubu administration, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has said. Umahi spoke on Sunday in an interactive session with newsmen at his Uburu country home in the Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi state. According […]

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Bye-election: We ‘ll confront opposition using official security to intimidate electorates -Umahi

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By Chijioke Njoku Ahead of Saturday’s bye-election in Ebonyi South zone, Sen David Nwaeze Umahi has said he would not allow the opposition party to use official security to intimidate Electorates and members of All Progressive Congress in Ebonyi South during the conduct of the senatorial bye-election. Sen Umahi who is the federal Master for […]

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Umahi stresses conditions for using asphalt, concrete pavement for road construction

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has reiterated the stand of the Ministry on the use of either asphalt or concrete on the construction of federal roads across the nation, saying that each one has conditions attached to its usage. He made this assertion when the President of the Nigeria Society […]

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No Nigerian road currently under construction will last 7yrs – Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2023 0

…condemns outdated construction methods, calls for modernization By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has said that no Nigerian road currently under construction will last the next seven years. Umahi said this while briefing contractors from the six geo-political zones in Abuja. Umahi in his address accused the directors of collaborating with […]

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PEPT: Umahi advises Peter Obi

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2023 0

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to desist from contesting the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which validated the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made this known while addressing newsmen shortly after a courtesy visit to the governor of Ebonyi […]

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South East: Contractors must complete any project paid for – Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, vowed to compel contractors to do all the jobs they have been paid for, irrespective of their connections to people in position of power. Sen. Umahi gave the warning yesterday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said that while he keeps no enemy, he does not […]

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Umahi deserves every appointment from Tinubu, he worked tirelessly for him,” -Akpu Enika

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2023 0

By Chijioke Njoku The immediate past Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Ebonyi State, Hon. Charles Akpu Enika, has said that Immediate past Ebonyi Governor, Senator David Umahi worked tirelessly for the emergence of President Bola Tinubu and therefore deserves any appointment he gets from the government. Akpu Enika was reacting to criticisms from […]

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Umahi, Wike, El- rufai Badaru, Tinubu’s son- in law makes ministerial list

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2023 0

…as Oyetola, Ayade lost out By Tunde Opalana Four immediate former governors have been nominated alongside 24 others as minister- designated by President Bola Tinubu. The four ex- governor’s ate; Senator David Umahi, Ebonyi, Nyesom Wike, Rivers, Nasir el- Rufai, Kaduna and Abubakar Badaru, Jigawa. The President sent a list of 28 nominees in the […]

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Nwifuru is not controlled by Umahi, Foundation replies group

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2023 0

By Chijioke Njoku A non governmental organization known as salt family foundation has yesterday warned a group, Ebonyi indigenes socio-cultural in the diaspora ( AEISCID), headed by one Mr. Pascal Oluchukwu to desist from circulating malicious and misleading publications against the state governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, stating that Nwifuru is not being controlled by

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Senate Presidency: Gov Umahi reads his credentials

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2023 0

…says I’m experienced for the job By Ukpono Ukpong The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, yesterday said that he has garnered enough experience to become the President of the Senate in the tenth assembly. Umahi stated this yesterday when he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja Speaking with […]