Umahi Commends Tinubu's Infrastructure Focus in South-East

Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, stated that the Bola Tinubu administration has shown a stronger commitment to developing the South-East than previous governments. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, he noted that while the region may not lead in the volume of Federal Government projects, it is no longer excluded from significant national infrastructure initiatives.

Umahi, drawing from his experience as a former party chairman, deputy governor, and governor, emphasized that past administrations failed to deliver Federal projects to the South-East. He highlighted recent approvals by President Tinubu for two major projects in the region, including the Obanewi-Okiwe axis and a road connecting Otuocha in Anambra to Ibaji in Kogi.

Umahi also mentioned the Second Niger Bridge as evidence of the government's commitment. He called for greater political cooperation across regions and dismissed rumors of divisions within the All Progressives Congress, affirming his unity with Nyesom Wike.