Sen. David Umahi, the Works Minister, said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is providing road and bridge infrastructure development in the South East area in a fair and equitable manner.
Engr. Umahi revealed in a statement he personally signed that, in his capacity as Minister of Works, he has been alerted to a “wrong and misleading” remark posted on social media by Mr. Linus Anagboso (D-Big Pen) with the description, “The Politics of Asphalt: Why is the South-East missing from the map?”
While highlighting the accomplishments of the Tinubu administration in the area, the Minister pointed out that “some people have closed their eyes over the great and selfless infrastructure development President Tinubu is doing all over the nation.”
It says, “I understand that politics is in the air now, and some people’s chosen path is to deceive gullible members of the public to look good before their people as one fighting for them, and close both eyes, pretentiously, over the great and selfless infrastructure development Mr. President is doing all over the nation,” the statement reads.
In order for Nigerians to recognize the amazing work that Mr. President is accomplishing in every region, regardless of whether they voted for him or not, I have instructed all Ministry of Works’ zonal directors to return to locations in each of the six geopolitical zones throughout the nation and gather all new and inherited projects that are still in progress.
“Only those who open their eyes will see the light of change in Nigeria.” “Mr. President is using equitable infrastructure distribution to bring Nigerians back together and rekindle their hope.”
The Minister specifically addressed this false information for the record, saying, “Mr. President has four Legacy Projects, and they cover the six geopolitical zones. The South East zone is well captured within the Third Legacy project, which spans Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-FCT and totals 465km x 2 with South East covering 231.64km x 2 and 231.64km x 1 for ₦445.8 billion, already awarded and work ongoing.”
“The President has already paid 108 billion naira. A review of the corridor from 118 km x 1 to 231.64 km x 1 costing ₦445.8 billion took place at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on July 31, 2025.
In an attempt to mislead and incite Nigerians, this dishonest writer purposefully changed the story of my press briefing after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on the Trans Sahara Section 1 (the border between Ebonyi State and Benue State)—123.64 km at ₦445.8 billion—to refer to it as the OYO-BENUE BORDER ROAD.
Even if he doesn’t apologize, I insist that he promptly update the facts. When President Tinubu chose to provide the South East with the same level of road development as other zones, where was the author? 90% of the projects that had been put on hold during his administration—some of which had been awarded as early as 2013—were brought back to life and are currently underway.
“Where is the appreciation for the massive ongoing work on the 2nd Niger Bridge Access Roads, 2A, in Delta State, which is valued at ₦146 billion, and 2B, in Anambra State, which is valued at ₦176 billion? The Enugu-Onitsha Road is 208 kilometers long (MTN Tax Credit is valued at ₦202 billion, and CBC (Nig.) Limited is completing the remaining section at ₦150 billion, of which ₦45 billion was released last week), the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in four sections, the Enugu-Abakaliki, Afikpo-Abia-Imo, Onitsha-Owerri-Aba, Aba-Ikot Ekpene, Umuahia to Ikot Ekpene roads, and so on.
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has shown love and justice to the people of the South East, I implore the people to stand up for him. We must avoid being tricked once more. To solidify this alliance, Mr. President has to receive up to 90% of the votes from the South East. I’m tired with the South East’s ignorant darkening council.
“We have to get up and educate our people.” We must stay away from politics of hate, disinformation, and feelings if we wish to be president. God willing, people will eventually support us if we help other zones. Support is needed for Mr. President to finish his eight-year term, which benefits all regions. We will be number one one day, but not in 2027.
However, the Minister pledged to always oppose any evil that would deceive the public, stating, “We are known for hard work and love, not hate.”
“I applaud our leaders, the governors of the South East, for their assistance and the fantastic work they are doing for our people.” I implore our citizens to support them and our beloved President for a second term in office. We will never be tricked again.
