Tinubu <\/a>over his comments on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.<\/p>\nDuring the discussion, Umahi described himself as a \u201cprofessor\u201d in the field of engineering, prompting Oseni to demand the year he attained the title.<\/p>\n
In response, the former Ebonyi State governor clarified that his professorship was not conferred by any academic institution but earned through experience. \u201cKeep quiet and stop saying what you don\u2019t know. I\u2019m a professor in this field. You don\u2019t understand anything,\u201d Umahi fired back.<\/p>\n
He also dismissed Oseni\u2019s claim that he had been reported to the President, saying, \u201cYou are too small for me to report to the President. Stop saying I reported you to the President\u2014you\u2019re too small.\u201d<\/p>\n
Umahi continued, \u201cI understand engineering very well. You have no knowledge of what you\u2019re asking.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a calm but pointed response, Rufai said, \u201cMinister, it\u2019s alright. Keep dignifying yourself and let the world know who you truly are.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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