Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited almost no projects in the Southeast region when it took office.
Speaking on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress National Summit in Abuja, where the Federal Government showcased its two-year achievements in the works sector, Umahi emphasized that efforts to close the infrastructure gap have since gained momentum.
“In the South-East, we inherited almost no project, but today, we have the Owerri to Onitsha road ongoing, the Enugu to Onitsha project is ongoing, and so is the Enugu to Abakaliki road. The Second Niger Bridge, serving both Delta and Anambra states, is also progressing steadily,” he said.
The minister praised President Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructure development, stating, “Mr President, we may have challenges, but I must commend you very highly because you understand that it is the works sector that grows the GDP of a nation, upon which other sectors build. I feel privileged to work under you. You are a great man.”
Umahi also noted the positive response on social media, adding, “I am very happy with what is happening on social media. People are commending you highly for the quality of work going on.”
He further highlighted the Federal Government’s ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing the 750km road as more than just a transportation route but “a strategic economic artery.”
The summit was well-attended by top government officials, including President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, APC governors, and other party leaders.