- Support Tinubu, Ignore Divisive Voices – Umahi Tells South-East
- Minister highlights Enugu-Onitsha road reconstruction and infrastructure improvements.
- Calls for unity, patience amid agitation for political inclusion.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged people of the South-East to adopt a strategic approach and support the administration of Bola Tinubu, citing ongoing federal road projects as evidence of commitment to the region’s development.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi made the call while addressing journalists during an inspection of federal road projects in Enugu State. He explained that his nationwide tour is aimed at identifying projects ready for commissioning ahead of May 29.
“I’m going round the six geopolitical zones to assess projects that could be commissioned before May 29 by Mr President. There are some mega projects that will require his personal presence,” he said.
The minister urged residents not to be influenced by divisive narratives, stressing the need to support the current administration for sustained development.
“The people of the South-East should be grateful. We have not had it this good before. During my eight years as governor, I cannot recall this level of federal road intervention in my state,” Umahi stated.
He warned against individuals he accused of inciting the region against the government, urging citizens to be discerning.
“Some people pretend to be helping but are actually inciting us. We must be wise enough to know who truly has our interests at heart,” he added.
While acknowledging that agitation for political inclusion is legitimate, Umahi called for patience and strategic engagement.
“It is not wrong to agitate, but let us allow this administration, which has begun correcting past neglect, to continue. If given another term, the South-East will be fully integrated,” he said.
Highlighting key projects, the minister described the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway as a critical economic corridor long affected by neglect and frequent accidents. He disclosed that the 214-kilometre road is being reconstructed, with about 50 per cent converted to concrete for durability.
“There is no discrimination. The same quality seen in projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is what we are delivering here. This is a national infrastructure revolution,” Umahi said.
He expressed confidence that the projects would boost mobility and economic activity across the South-East, urging continued public support.
