By Seun Adams
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve the nation.
He made this statement while receiving the award for Minister of the Year at the annual Silverbird Awards Night, which honours individuals, who have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development.
This year’s event marked the 20th edition and was held with remarkable elegance on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
In his acceptance speech, Umahi commended President Tinubu for his mentorship, commitment, and prioritisation of Nigeria in all aspects of governance.
He noted that some roads had remained unbuilt for up to 50 years, but under the President’s leadership, new regulations for road construction have significantly advanced various abandoned and legacy projects
The Director, Press and Public Relations, of the Ministry, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, in a statement, said the Minister informed the gathering that apart from undertaking numerous inherited projects nationwide, the current administration is embarking on 4 Legacy Road Projects cutting across all 6 geopolitical zones of the country, which include: Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway – 700 kilometers, Sokoto (Ilelah), Badagry (Lagos) – 1,068 kilometers, Abakaliki (Ebonyi State) – Abuja (FCT) with a spur to Calabar (Cross River State) – 474 kilometers and
and Akwanga (Nasarawa State) – Jos (Plateau State) – Bauchi – Gombe – 420 kilometers.
He added that projects I and ii are already ongoing, while project iii has been awarded, and project iv is currently undergoing procurement process and will soon be awarded.
Umahi’s leadership style is characterized by a commitment to legacy-building, reliability, and patriotism in service to the Nigerian people.
This positions him as a compassionate and decisive figure in the ongoing development of the nation’s infrastructure.
He has successfully aligned the Ministry’s mandates with those of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which, among others, aiming s to enhance infrastructure and transportation as drivers of growth.
He dedicated the award to his family, the Minister of State for Works, the management and staff of the Ministry for their unalloyed support, and all Nigerians, who voted for him for this prestigious award.
