Minister of Works David Umahi has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu to completing the Abuja- Kaduna-Katsina- Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Umahi stated this during a courtesy visit of the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, to his office, in Abuja, on […]
Umahi following Tinubu’s blueprint – Kaduna Gov, Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said the actions of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi show that he’s following the blueprint of President Bola Tinubu on development. Sani said Umahi was working to ensure that every part of Nigeria tastes development irrespective of those who voted for him or not. Speaking when he […]
Rivers tanker explosion not caused by ongoing road rehabilitation — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed claims that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State was the reason for last Friday’s carnage which claimed five lives. Umahi made this statement while briefing newsmen when he led a delegation of some officials of the Federal Ministry of […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal project: SERAP threatens Nigerian govt, makes demand from Umahi
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has threatened legal action against the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. SERAP charged Umahi to disclose if the federal government carried out an environmental and social impact assessment on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The body said Umahi should disclose if a […]
Your claim unfounded, aimed at tarnishing my character – Peter Obi fires back at Umahi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has described the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi’s allegation against him as unfounded accusations aimed at tarnishing his character. Obi said that claims of incitement by Umahi are baseless distractions, adding that he has always advocated for unity and advancement, refusing to partake in […]
Lagos- Calabar coastal project: Umahi’s allegation against Peter Obi underscores his hypocrisy – Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has thrown his weight in support of the Minister of Works, Engineer Dave Umahi, alleging that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general election, Mr Peter, was inciting Igbos against the government. Onanuga said Umahi’s allegation underscores Obi’s hypocrisy on the Lagos-Calabar superhighway. […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal road: ‘You have no claim’ – Umahi attacks Landmark Beach owner
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has said the Group Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Landmark Group, Paul Onwuanibe, cannot claim compensation from the Federal Government in connection with the demolition of structures for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Federal Government is currently demolishing properties along the shoreline to create a pathway for the […]
Lagos- Calabar Coastal Project: Peter Obi inciting Igbos against Tinubu govt – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has alleged that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, is inciting people of the southeast, especially those who are not well informed, against the government. Umahi claimed that Obi would not fight for the people even after getting them into trouble. He made the statement […]
Lokoja-Benin Road: Umahi threatens to terminate N870bn contracts with five firms
The Minister of Works, Engr.David Umahi, has threatened to terminate over 870 billion Naira contracts with five firms handling the Lokoja-Benin Road. Umahi directed the contractors handling sections I-IV of the Lokoja-Benin Road in Kogi and Edo states, to immediately sign the documents on the reviewed contracts or face the termination of their jobs. The […]
I’m not fighting with my successor like other ex-governors – Umahi
Immediate past Ebonyi governor, David Umahi, says he is happy that his successor, Francis Nwifuru, still honours him after leaving office. Umahi said this while speaking with newsmen after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Ebonyi State University on Saturday in Abakaliki. Umahi, Minister of Works, said it was not common to […]