Tag: Minister of Works

“We’re borrowing funds to tackle hunger through road projects” – Umahi

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Umahi on borrowing funds

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing, saying the funds are being used to construct critical road infrastructure aimed at addressing hunger, insecurity and economic challenges across the country. Umahi made the remarks on Wednesday, during the flag-off of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road at the Afaka Mando Arena in Kaduna State. Responding to criticism over the country’s rising debt profile, the minister said the borrowings were being channelled into projects that would deliver long-term economic benefits. “So, when people say we are borrowing, we are…

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“Umahi threatened our President over ₦20bn Mary Habila death lawsuit” – SOKAPU alleges

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SOKAPU alleges Umahi threat

…Says he vowed to deal with him, teach him a lesson The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has alleged that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, threatened its National President, Engr. Tabara Samuel Kato, following the group’s lawsuit seeking an independent investigation into the death of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila. Addressing newsmen at an emergency press conference yesterday, SOKAPU claimed that Umahi contacted Kato via WhatsApp at about 9:39 a.m. on July 28 (yesterday), after learning about the lawsuit and a recent television interview granted by the SOKAPU president. According…

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Mystery deepens over woman’s death at Umahi’s residence, as fresh details emerge 

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Mystery over woman's death at Umahi's residence

A woman who died at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has been identified as Mary Habila, a physiotherapist, whose death has continued to spark public concern and calls for a transparent investigation. According to a published report yesterday, Habila’s body was found without clothing when it was removed from the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, on June 27, 2026. The Minister confirmed that Habila died at his residence, describing the incident as “unfortunate”. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis…

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‘First section of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway completed’ – FG

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Abuja Kaduna Kano highway

The Federal Government has completed the first 118-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway at a cost of ₦257 billion, while approving 27 major road projects worth over ₦3.9 trillion across 15 states, as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development nationwide. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He also announced that the remaining 164-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway is scheduled for completion by November…

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“I’ll resign if Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Rd project fails quality test” – Umahi vows

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Umahi vows

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to resign if the ongoing Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road project is found to be substandard, declaring his readiness to subject the work to independent testing.  Umahi stated this while defending his budget before a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday. During the session, questions were raised over the award of a section of the project to a company some legislators described as unknown and previously associated with generator sales. Adams Oshiomhole demanded to know why the contract was taken from an established…

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