David Umahi
6 Dec
The Minister of Works Sen. Engr. David Umahi has assured that the abandoned Bodo-Bonny road & bridge project being handled by Julius Berger construction company in Rivers State will be completed in record time. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works Barr. Uchenna Orji on Wednesday, Umahi gave…
25 Nov
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to delivering outstanding quality, value for money, innovation, responsiveness, fast deliveries and technical expertise in road infrastructure development in Nigeria.
23 Nov
Minister of Works, David Umahi and his Steel Development counterpart, Shuaib Audu, have resolved to maximise the opportunities in Ajaokuta Steel plant for development of road infrastructure in Nigeria. The resolution was contained in a statement issued by Umahi’s Chief Press Secretary, Orji Uchenna Orji after the inter-ministerial meeting in Abuja. Umahi was quoted as…
21 Nov
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, and his counterpart in the Ministry of Steel Development, Shuaib Audu, have resolved to work together in tapping into the opportunities in the Ajaokuta Steel Plant for the development of road infrastructure in Nigeria. This was part of the outcome of their inter-ministerial meeting held today, at the Federal…
19 Nov
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yayaha Inuwa, has said that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has the passion and capacity to address the problems of road infrastructure in the country.
16 Nov
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the Lagos-Abidjan highway project is capable of promoting rapid integration of the West Africa sub-region in the areas of commerce and social development among neighbouring nations, hence its speedy completion.
16 Nov
Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has said that nothing will make him quarrel with his successor, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, whom he described as ‘a worthy son’.
9 Nov
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, on Wednesday said it had awarded over N21billion to new contractor, Messrs CCECC Nig Ltd for the rehabilitation of third mainland bridge.
8 Nov
So, what is the matter with our roads? Will a shift from flexible to rigid pavements as put forward by the Honourable Minister fix all the problems? The Honourable Minister, Sir, until the fundamental design issues mitigating the performance of these assets are addressed, they will wear the tag of underperformance till the end of times.
30 Oct
To ensure optimal security of the Third Mainland Bridge, the Federal Government has proposed the installation of solar-powered lights and High Definition (HD) closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the bridge. Minister of Works, David Umahi, who disclosed this during an inspection of the under-deck lagoon sections of the Third Mainland, Carter, Independence and Falomo bridges,…
29 Oct
Equipment worth 1.2 million Euros will be imported to effect maintenance on Eko Bridge in Lagos, Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi says. Mr Clement Ezeorah, Assistant Director, Information, at the Federal Ministry of Works made this known in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja.
18 Oct 2023
Senator Lola Ashiru has emerged as the new Deputy Leader of the Senate after replacing David Umahi who was appointed as the Minister of Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the emergence of Ashiru in his new position during plenary on Wednesday. Ashiru, who represents Kwara North in the…
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