Tinubu Prioritizing Road, Bridge Infrastructure in South East – Report

According to Sen. David Umahi, the Works Minister, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is providing road and bridge infrastructure development in the South East area in a fair and equitable manner.

As the Minister of Works, Engr. Umahi revealed in a statement he personally signed that he had been aware of 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?”

“Some people have closed their eyes over the great and selfless infrastructure development President Tinubu is doing all over the nation,” the Minister said, providing more context for the accomplishments of the Tinubu administration in the region.

“I understand that politics is now in the air, and some people have chosen 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 doing 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 inherited but ongoing projects as well as all new ones.

“Only those who open their eyes will see the light of change in Nigeria, and Mr. President is using equitable infrastructure distribution to bring Nigerians back together and give them hope again.”

“Mr. President has four Legacy Projects, and they cover the six geopolitical zones,” the Minister stated in response to this false information for the record. “The South East zone is well captured within the Third Legacy project spanning Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-FCT, totaling 465km x 2 with South East covering 231.64km x 2 and 231.64km x 1 for ₦445.8 billion, already awarded and work is underway.”

“The President has already made a payment of 108 billion naira. On July 31, 2025, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) reviewed the corridor, reducing its size from 118 km x 1 to 231.64 km x 1 for ₦445.8 billion.

In order 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 fix the facts. When President Tinubu made the decision to provide the South East with the same level of road development as other zones, where was the author? Ninety percent of 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, etc.

Because President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has shown love and justice to the people of the South East, I ask that everyone stand up for him. We can’t be tricked again. To strengthen this partnership, Mr. President has to receive up to 90% of the votes from the South East. Enough of the South East’s ignorant darkening council.

“We have to get up and educate our people. We must stay away from the politics of hate, disinformation, and feelings if we wish to be president. With God’s help, we will eventually get support from other zones. Support is required for Mr. President to finish his eight-year term, which benefits all regions. We will be the best one day, but not in 2027.

However, the Minister pledged to always oppose any scheme to mislead the public, stating, “We are known for hard work and love, not hate.”

“I applaud the South Eastern Governors, our leaders, for their assistance and the outstanding work they are doing for our people. I implore our citizens to vote for them and our beloved President to serve a second term in office. We will never be duped again.