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You don’t understand figures, Tinubu is prudent – Umahi tackles Atiku over projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, does not understand figures and the prudence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi said Atiku will understand the prudence of Tinubu’s administration when the total cost and breakdown of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project is released […]
Ebonyi: Anyim, Egwu, Umahi, Nwifuru unite at ex-gov Elechi’s birthday
After years of loggerheads, leaders of Ebonyi State including Governor Francis Nwifuru, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, former governors Sam Egwu, David Umahi and Martin Elechi, seem to have settled their differences. The leaders have not been attending public functions together until Tuesday, when all of them gathered to celebrate the 83rd birthday of […]
Ongoing construction of Akure-Ado road unsatisfactory – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed disappointment over the state of work on the ongoing construction of the Akure-Ikere-Ado road. Umahi, who was not satisfied with the level of construction on the motorway, disclosed that the contractor handling the project had been invited for further instruction. He stressed that the federal government will […]
Tinubu performing miracle, will do 8 years as President – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu is divinely destined to rule Nigeria for eight years. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, is optimistic about Tinubu’s re-election chances when Nigerians head to the polls, over three years away from now. The Minister stated this while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. […]
FG to speed up work on Ekiti roads – Umahi assures
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has assured Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State of the Federal Government’s plan to speed up the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the state. The minister gave the assurance on Saturday when he and the ministry’s team, in company of the governor undertook an inspection of some federal […]
Third Mainland, Carter bridges rehabilitation to cost N46bn – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said rehabilitating the Third Mainland and Carter bridges in Lagos will cost N21 billion and 25 billion, respectively. Umahi disclosed this during a Friday tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works. The Minister said there is a need to declare […]
You need painkillers to go through Aba-Port Harcourt Road – Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the state of the federal road connecting Port Harcourt and Aba. Umahi directed contractors working on federal roads in the South-East and South-South to accelerate work while ensuring compliance with contract specifications. He further stated that the federal government managed to save more than N300 billion by fixing […]
Ebonyi community protests alleged incessant arrest, detention of kinsmen by Umahi’s aide
The people of Ngwogwo community, Ishiagu, in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Monday protested against the alleged incessant arrest and detention of some members of the community. The protestors, consisting of old women, men and youths, marched around the community with placards. They alleged that they had been indiscriminately arrested and […]
Return to site or face contract termination – Umahi to contractors
Minister of works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued a marching order to all the contractors handling the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella- Okene- Lokoja road to commence rehabilitation work or face termination of their contracts. Umahi handed over the warning during his inspection visit to the various project sites in Edo State at the weekend. This was contained in […]