{"id":243025,"date":"2026-06-15T06:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/umahi-showcases-federal-projects-in-ebonyi-says-southeast-is-grateful-to-tinubu\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T06:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:29:55","slug":"umahi-showcases-federal-projects-in-ebonyi-says-southeast-is-grateful-to-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/umahi-showcases-federal-projects-in-ebonyi-says-southeast-is-grateful-to-tinubu\/","title":{"rendered":"Umahi Showcases Federal Projects In Ebonyi, Says SouthEast Is Grateful To Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 led a Federal Government delegation headed by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on an inspection of ongoing federal road projects across Ebonyi State, using the occasion to highlight what he described as the unprecedented infrastructure transformation taking place under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the inspection, Umahi showcased several strategic federal projects across the state and the Southeast, explaining that the region remains deeply grateful to President Tinubu <\/a>for the tangible evidence of inclusion, fairness and development.<\/p>\n

At the Calabar \u2013 Abuja project sites, the Minister explained the strategic importance of a major flyover under construction along the Trans-Sahara Super Highway corridor.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me say that this is the point where the Trans-Sahara Route takes a bend. The essence of this flyover is to resolve the conflict at this point,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to him, the Federal Government has already made provision in the 2026 budget to connect the corridor directly to the Ebonyi State capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe road going to the capital city, which is 18km from this point, is included in the 2026 budget, and the Federal Government will undertake the connection to the city centre.\u201d<\/p>\n

Umahi stressed that despite funding challenges, work would continue uninterrupted across project sites.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, the contractor has not been paid, but we are creditworthy. All contractors being owed will be paid. There should be no stoppage of work because we want to see if we can commission this project by December. The cost is \u20a625 billion.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister described the projects as only a glimpse of what President Tinubu <\/a>is delivering in the Southeast.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is just the beginning. You will see remarkable projects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu <\/a>in the South-East. When we talk about the gains of the South-East under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, some people who do not understand what we are talking about will continue to criticize us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He declared that the people of the Southeast have taken notice of the President\u2019s interventions and are prepared to openly express their appreciation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people of the South-East are very appreciative of what the President is doing. By Monday, under the leadership of the Governor of Ebonyi State, we will demonstrate this appreciation when we adopt the President as our sole candidate and, of course, the Governor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Umahi was emphatic about the region\u2019s political direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet it be known that Ebonyi State is not obedient because we want to catch up with the rest of the country, and we will never be obedient. What happened before was an accident of history. It will not repeat itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister also provided updates on the flagship Trans-Sahara Super Highway, revealing that a \u20a6668 billion contract has already been awarded and construction is progressing steadily despite the rainy season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe project is about 28% completed. We are not stopping because of the rains. Work continues, especially with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s concrete road technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tracing the history of the corridor, Umahi said the project was originally conceived during the colonial era but remained unrealized for decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe presented the concept to the President, a man divinely called to do the impossible. What was once a colonial dream is now being realized more than sixty years later.\u201d<\/p>\n

He described the highway as a critical economic route that will connect Nigeria to neighbouring countries while unlocking agricultural and industrial opportunities across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President is fulfilling that vision, and I am very happy because this is a major trade corridor. It connects us to Cameroon and serves as a transport route for rice-producing areas in Cross River, Benue, and Ebonyi States.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting the broader economic vision behind the President\u2019s infrastructure agenda, Umahi said the four legacy projects of the Tinubu <\/a>administration are far more than roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I have always said, the four legacy projects of Mr. President are not merely road construction projects; they are investments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drawing comparisons with advanced economies, he explained that infrastructure investment remains one of the most effective tools for stimulating economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cInfrastructure investment is critical. In countries such as the United States, whenever there is an economic downturn, governments invest heavily in roads and bridges because such investments stimulate growth across other sectors of the economy. That is exactly what the President is doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further pointed to visible projects already completed or nearing completion across Ebonyi and neighbouring states, including major bridges, flyovers, dual carriageways and the Dangote Tax Credit Road Project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful to the President and pleased with the work being done by our Governor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reaffirming the Southeast\u2019s support for President Tinubu, Umahi said the region now sees clear evidence of inclusion in federal infrastructure investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe South-East has been included. Inclusiveness, fairness and equity are what we have always sought, and today we can point to tangible evidence of that inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister also noted that having a Minister of Works from the Southeast has helped ensure the region\u2019s needs receive the attention they deserve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout a Minister of Works from the South-East, we might not have secured all that has been achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can proudly say that while we may not be the first beneficiaries of federal road investments, we are certainly no longer the last.\u201d<\/p>\n

Providing updates on President Tinubu\u2019s four signature legacy projects, Umahi highlighted progress on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Corridor and other strategic national routes.<\/p>\n

According to him, the administration\u2019s infrastructure programme is designed to create jobs, support agriculture, expand regional trade, attract industries and unlock new economic opportunities nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe four legacy projects are investments designed to transform the Nigerian economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explained that plans along the corridors include dams, irrigation systems, power infrastructure, agricultural settlements, housing developments, factories, hotels and renewable energy facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe benefits are extensive and include both direct and indirect employment opportunities for Nigerians.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister ended with a strong endorsement of President Tinubu\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, God brought you. God will continue to guide and preserve you. We stand with you for the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Addressing contractors handling federal projects in the state, Umahi reiterated the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to quality and durability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe moment you do not execute the work properly, it will be obvious. If you do it well, it will reward you. The method is the same, the principle is the same, and the quality is the same. We are using Grade 40 concrete.\u201d<\/p>\n

He revealed that the 51-kilometre Okposi-Ohaozara-Ukawu-Cross River road project, valued at \u20a653 billion, is nearing completion, with one section already over 90 percent completed and another at about 60 percent completion.<\/p>\n

The Minister further disclosed that the Federal Government has included the extension of the road to Akam in the 2026 budget, where the newly approved South-East Army Depot is located.<\/p>\n

He added that additional contractors are already working along the Enugu axis and that a new flyover has also been planned at Okposi to improve traffic flow and enhance connectivity in the area.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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