David Umahi
19 Nov
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to dualise the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Road, adding that it has proceeded to negotiate and secure a Chinese EXIM Bank facility of about $1.1 billion for the construction. Minister of Works David Umahi made the disclosure in Abuja and explained that the efforts culminated in the presentation of a well-articulated memo…
8 Nov
The Coalition for Land Rights Advocacy in Nigeria (CLARAN) yesterday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urge the Minister of Works
4 Nov
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the Ministry of Works’ Design Department to immediately launch a project to assess
4 Nov
The Federal Government has approved N18 billion to compensate property owners and individuals impacted by the ongoing 700-kilometre
2 Nov
The Federal Government has announced that construction on sections 3 and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence by mid-December. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Lagos Calabar coastal road. Umahi, who led members of the National Assembly on an on-site assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects…
2 Nov
The Federal Government has proposed N34 billion for urgent repairs of the Third Mainland and Carter bridges in 2025 following colossal damage on the infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing members of the National Assembly on the status of the repairs of the bridges in Lagos. According to…
19 Oct
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has paid tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,
18 Oct
The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract handled by Julius Berger over irregularities.
9 Oct
The Federal Government has assured that the first 47 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction, will be ready by May 2025.
7 Oct
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reassured the people of Rivers State and communities along the East-West Road corridor of early completion of the project. The Minister assured that the ongoing project has a life span of 50-100 years without requiring maintenance or reconstruction. Umahi gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the…
7 Oct
The Federal Government has approved funds for rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway, and construction of the Bodo-Bonny highway, including bridges across the Opobo channel.
6 Oct
The Federal Government has given a lifeline of N470 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to fast-track the construction and completion of the Bodo – Bonny road with bridges across the Opobo Channel, Route 430 in Rivers State for speedy project delivery. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during a meeting with Julius…
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