Tag: David Umahi

Kaduna-Abuja highway: Transport employers commend Gov. Sani’s intervention

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KD Abuja road

Transport operators and their employees have expressed renewed optimism about the speedy completion of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway, following the intervention of Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani. In an issued statement yesterday, the Kaduna State chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Hon. Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, praised Governor Sani for meeting with the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to fast-track the completion of the project. Jalaludeen, who also serves as RTEAN’s North-West vice-president, described the expressway as a major gateway to the North-West and North-East geo-political…

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FG to repair 3rd Mainland Bridge with over ₦3tr – Umahi

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FG to repair

Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the structural rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will cost more than ₦3 trillion. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Umahi said underwater and structural assessments of the bridge revealed severe damage caused by illegal sand mining, erosion, and corrosion to its piles and piers. “The rehabilitation is estimated at ₦3.8 trillion, while a complete rebuild would cost about ₦3.6 trillion,” the minister said. “We have approval for at least seven specialist contractors to carry out detailed…

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Igbo women slam Umahi for saying Tinubu is fair to S’East

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Igbo women slam Umahi

Igbo women, under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly, (IWA), have expressed their disgust over a statement by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, claiming that President Tinubu has been very fair to the South-East geo-political zone. Recall that Umahi had, in a statement on Monday, stated that the Presidency was not realisable for the South-East in 2027, advising Ndigbo to rather support President Tinubu in 2027 elections. However, the Igbo women, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed their disappointment over the position by Umahi, dismissing his view as…

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“S’East must give Tinubu 90% votes to secure ‘future’ presidency” – Umahi

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Umahi on 2027

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator David Umahi, has urged the South-East region to deliver at least 90% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating that such overwhelming support is essential if the region hopes to produce Nigeria’s president in the future. Recall that during the last election in 2023, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi got overwhelming support across all states in the region. The former governor is expected to contest again in 2027. However, in a statement, Umahi argued that…

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“Investors eager to fund Lagos-Calabar highway” – Umahi

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Works Minister Umahi

…Says FG opens to Kanu talks The Federal Government has revealed that several financial institutions have shown strong interest in funding major infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Lagos on Friday, after inspecting ongoing works on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and some bridges in the state. “I have had meetings with a lot of financial institutions, and they are very eager to participate. We are doing everything to complete Section-One by December…

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“Abuja-Kaduna highway: 11kms on Section-1 completed” – Umahi

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Umahi on Abuja KD highway

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that 11-kilometres of reinforced concrete pavement have been successfully completed on Section-1 of the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Speaking during an inspection visit, Umahi emphasised the federal government’s commitment to using high-quality and long-lasting materials in road construction.  He noted that the completed stretch, part of the Abuja-Kano dual carriageway, was laid with 200mm-thick continuously reinforced concrete, marking a significant shift from traditional asphalt in favor of more durable solutions. “This is a solid and enduring base. It’s a concrete solution that ensures the…

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“After God, my loyalty lies with Tinubu” – Umahi

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Umahi on Asiwaju

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has declared that after God, his loyalty lies with President Bola Tinubu, saying that he takes instructions only from the duo. Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki while speaking with newsmen on the President’s recent commendation of him over some infrastructural feats. The Minister said the commendation was worth more than one trillion dollars to him, saying it shows he was on the right track, and that God answers prayers. “I have told the President, even publicly, that my loyalty is to God first…

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FG to complete East-West road in December – Presidency

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Presidency on East West Rd

The Federal Government has announced its readiness to deliver and complete phase three of the East-West Road, particularly the 15-kilometre dual concrete carriageway from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X yesterday by President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf. According to him, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, confirmed that the Eleme axis will open within 10 days, while full structural completion, including flyovers and bridges, will follow during the dry season. He added that by June 1,…

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“Join the Tinubu train” – Umahi urges Peter Obi

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Umahi urges Peter Obi

…As S’East allegedly backs President Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi said all the governors in the South-East geo-political zone are supporting President Bola Tinubu and urged the undecided, such as former governor Peter Obi, to join the train. Senator Umahi disclosed these in a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary. He also said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and that users will have to pay a toll starting in December, adding that all South-East governors support President…

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Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Project: Accept ?740bn or forget – Umahi to Julius Berger

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Umahi to Julius Berger

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Julius Berger to accept the Federal Governments offer of N740.79bn and complete the 82km section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano expressway. The ultimatum was issued on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister by the new Managing Director of Julius Berger Plc, Dr Pier Lubasch, accompanied by the firms outgoing Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter, at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja. An issued statement later signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Orji Uchenna,…

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