Economic Development Of Nigeria Will Be Sustained Via Ongoing Infrastructural Projects... FG

David Umahi
Minister of Works

Works Minister, Engr David Umahi has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu towards sustaining the ongoing infrastructural development in the country, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, to ensure that all the geopolitical zones in the country have the enabling environment for accelerated economic development.

The Minister disclosed this during the stakeholders engagement meeting for the North-Central Zone which included Kogi, Nasarawa and Benue states, in Lafia the Nasarawa State capital.

He commended the President's innovative approach on roads reconstruction and rehabilitation which is targeted to boost industrialization for employment generation.

Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, in his address, commended the effort of Engr Umahi for giving attention to Abaji, Lokoja roads. He acknowledged that President Tinubu was working for the benefits of Kogi state people and Nigerians in general.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Justice Sidi Muhammad recalled the confidence and trust he has on President Tinubu's ability to deliver on good governance.

He commended the President for making the right choice by choosing Engr Umahi as his Minster of Works.

Justice Muhammad added that the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs will continue to give the desired support to the present administration.

Speaking at the occasion the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi A. Sule commended President Tinubu for completing some projects that have been abandoned on the state. He also applauded the Honourable Minster, David Umahi for his good works.

In his opening remarks, the Director Highways Bridges and Design, Engr. Obioha Bede noted that the essence of the meeting is to expose the design and alignment on the legacy projects as it affects Kogi, Nasarawa and Benue states.

This was contained in a statement issued by Vin-Obi Uchenna Glory, on behalf of the Head of Press and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Works, Abuja and made available to journalists.