Umahi Highlights Increased Federal Focus on South-East
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, announced that the South-East region is experiencing greater federal attention under President Bola Tinubu compared to previous administrations. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Umahi attributed this increased investment to Tinubu’s deliberate development agenda.
He noted the significance of his appointment as the first person from the South-East to serve as Minister of Works, emphasizing the President's intention to develop the region. Umahi listed key ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu-Abakaliki Road, sections of the Trans-Saharan Highway in Ebonyi, and major bridge interventions in Anambra and Imo states.
He stated that the President has directed prioritization and completion of all inherited critical road projects in the South-East. Umahi warned contractors to adhere to specifications and timelines, stating that failure to deliver would result in prosecution by the EFCC.
He also mentioned the introduction of stricter supervision and quality assurance measures for all projects.
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