Nigeria's Umahi to Mobilize 4,000 Influencers for Tinubu's Projects

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Minister of Works David Umahi, announced plans to engage 4,000 social media influencers to showcase infrastructure projects completed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This initiative was revealed during Umahi's reception of a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) regarding federal road projects in Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Sokoto states.

Umahi emphasized the need to effectively communicate the government's achievements to Nigerians, particularly the youth, in preparation for the 2027 general election. He also mentioned the consideration of constructing pedestrian bridges around university campuses based on NANS' concerns.

Additionally, Umahi provided updates on the 105-kilometre pavement under construction on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, expected to be completed by November, while addressing issues of vandalism affecting the project. The minister defended the highway's design against claims of contributing to flooding in Lagos, asserting that it includes drainage systems to manage water evacuation.