Category Nigeria News

When President Bola Tinubu took office, the minister of works, David Umahi, revealed that there had been “almost no projects” in the South-East of Nigeria. He also highlighted that significant improvements have since been made to close the infrastructure gap.

He made a speech on Thursday at the All-Presidential Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja, where the Federal Government presented its two-year works sector performance report.

Umahi said, “We inherited almost no project in the South-East, but the Enugu to Onitsha project is ongoing, and the Enugu to Abakaliki road is also in progress.

The Second Niger Bridge, which provides both the Delta and the Anambra states, is also making steady progress.

Umahi praised the president for putting emphasis on infrastructure as a means of increasing the country’s GDP. “We may have challenges, but I must commend you very highly because you know that the works sector is the one that grows a country’s GDP, and other sectors build on it. You and I have a great working relationship. You are an excellent man.

He also praised the positive social media feedback. What is happening on social media makes me very happy. You’re receiving a lot of praise for the work you’re doing, he continued.

Investment-driven

Umahi described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a groundbreaking investment-driven project while highlighting the Federal Government’s vision.

The 750-kilometer highway, in his opinion, serves as a strategic economic artery as well.

Let me begin with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway by stating that these four legacy projects are investment-driven projects rather than just road projects. Many of our already-existing roads across states will be connected to this project when it is finished, he said.

Read more about Eleme Road to Open in 10 Days – FG, East-West Road Ready By December, and East-West Road Ready By December.

He added that Section 1 of the highway, which extends 47.47 kilometers by two lanes, has been fully constructed and is about 80% finished. The 55-kilometer stretch of Section 2 runs from Elepe Junction to the Ogun border. By the end of June 2025, Umahi promised to finish ten kilometers of that section.

The project’s economic and environmental benefits were further explained by the works minister.

Part of the project will be supported by the use of low-emissions reinforced concrete and solar power. We will now be transloading our goods because the draft at Apapa Wharf is shallow, but with the help of this road and connection to the deep seaport. We will also be generating carbon credits, “Umahi stated.

Shagari’s “Highway Dream”

The Shehu Shagari administration’s initial plan to revive the long-abandoned Sokoto-Badagry Highway was later revived by President Tinubu.

The Shagari administration had a dream about the Badagry-Sokoto highway, but you arrived and realized it. You requested that the over 1, 068 km stretch of that road be made of concrete pavement. He claimed that we have already procured 258 kilometers (by two lanes) in Kebbi State.

Umahi also pointed out that President Tinubu inherited 2, 604 ongoing works projects worth totaling $113 trillion. 260 new projects totaling $ 208 billion were scoped and are now fully operational, just to name a few of them, between 2023 and 2024.

President Bola Tinubu has stated that he anticipates more people joining the All Progressives Congress in the wake of the wave of defections that have affected the major opposition parties.

The President, who made the remarks at the party’s annual summit in Abuja on Thursday, said that those who violated their right to freedom of movement and associateship should not be held accountable.

Tinubu once said, “Before I skip, I just need to tell those who think the one-party system is bad. One party is in power and is advancing Nigerians’ goals.

What begins, exactly? You don’t blame someone who is rescuing from a sinking ship without a life jacket.

Read more: Tinubu, Our Economic Reforms Are Working, and APC Not Failing.

I’m happy of what we have and anticipating more, as the saying goes, that’s the game.

We are a democracy that adheres to the Constitution. Remember that the freedom of association and freedom of movement are not criminally repressible.

“Welcome to the Progressives,” Clean them with soap.

Gale of Defections

In recent months, one governor and two federal and state legislators have departed from the PDP.

Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta State, and Ifeanyi Okowa, his succeeding governor, made their APC official debut on April 28.

Oborevwori joined his deputy, members of the House of Assembly, commissioners, chairmen of local government, and councillors in supporting the decision.

The governor characterized his choice as a movement, not a defection.

Six House of Representatives members from Delta State left the PDP and joined the APC eight days later.

Tajudeen Abbas, the House’s speaker, read the defection notices during plenary.

Victor Nwokolo, Julius Pondi, Julius Pondi, and Thomas Ereyitomi, both from the North/South division of the Warriors, are among them.

Ezechi Nnamdi and Nicholas Mutu (Bomadi/Patani), Ukodhiko Jonathan (Isoko North/Isoko South), and Ndokwa/Ukwuani Nnamdi.

Senators Adamu Aliero, from the PDP to the APC, and Yahaya Abdullahi, from the Kebbi North Senatorial District, and Garba Maidoki, from the PDP, were deported on May 13th. &nbsp,

Read more about A Movement, Not Defection, Oborevwori, Okowa, and other people who officially join APC.

By bringing the number of APC senators to 68, their departure increased the party’s majority in the upper chamber.

Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, instructed all of his commissioners and appointees to either defect to the APC or step down from their positions on Thursday.

He said, “It was a good idea to speak at the State Executive Council on Thursday.”

If you haven’t heard that I’m moving party by now, I don’t know what else you have to know.

So we want our commissioners, members of the Excos, appointees, and other members of the excos to inform me that some of you are telling me not to join me, that you are absolutely free to, but that you won’t be in my state executive council.

You should just be prepared to resign as soon as I announce that I’m moving because you are an appointee and I value your loyalty.

By December 2025, the Federal Government has assured Nigerians that Section 3 of the East-West Road, which runs 15 kilometers from Eleme Junction to Onne Junction in Rivers State, will be finished and accessible to the public.

During a tour of the project site in Rivers State, the minister of works, Dave Umahi, gave the assurance.

In addition, he further stated that the awaited Eleme section will be operational within the next ten days.

After conducting a press tour of the area, Umahi spoke about the economic significance of the road corridor, particularly its ability to facilitate the movement of important oil and gas infrastructure to the Onne region.

READ MORE: Tinubu Submits $1.48 billion in 2025 Rivers Budget to NASS For Approval.

The minister spoke with representatives of Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the project’s contractors, while accompanied by Tarilade Enwereama, the controller of works for Rivers State.

Enwereama boldly claimed that the road’s restoration project will last between 50 and 100 years.

Enwereama noted that “we expect this road to serve Nigerians for many decades” because it is being built to the highest engineering standards.

Umahi once more confirmed that Section 3 will be completed on time, including those that have been designated for flyovers.

He affirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to completing high-impact infrastructure projects by estimating the total cost of the ongoing construction work at 156 billion.

We are determined to finish this because it is a national economic asset. Umahi predicted that the entire Onne stretch will be accessible in 10 days and the Eleme portion will be open by December.

Since the work has begun, the Minister has made his ninth appearance at the site. His frequent inspections and tangible improvements on the ground indicate that Nigeria’s South-South region is now putting more emphasis on infrastructure development.

President Bola Tinubu’s leadership is comparable to that of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding father, according to George Akume, SGF’s secretary, who praised the president’s “reform-driven governance” and decisions made since taking office in 2023.

Akume praised the president’s performance at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit on Thursday, calling it visionary and transformative despite criticism from the public for policy choices and economic hardship.

We have seen “impactful decisions, strategic reforms, and a commitment to national development” in just two years.

The leadership of “Mr. President (Tinubu) reminds us of the legendary Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, the man who foresight, discipline, and tenacity transformed a small nation into a global model of prosperity and order. According to the SGF, this is the leadership style Nigeria enjoys today in President Bola Tinubu.

From 1959 to 1990, Kuan Yew served as the nation’s prime minister under the leadership of Kuan Yew, who is frequently referred to as the “father of contemporary Singapore.” He is credited with making Singapore one of the most prosperous and effective nations on the planet from a struggling port city.

His governance model, which is grounded in discipline, meritocracy, and long-term planning, has become a model for visionary leadership around the world.

Results, not mere promises

Akume also spoke about the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) expansion, claiming that Nigerians are forming the ruling party because of tangible outcomes and renewed interest rather than by making promises.

People are forming our party, the APC, because they are seeing tangible results, not just promises.

They see the bright future ahead, see purpose, and see mission and meaning. And to those who are still far away, I can assure you that our doors are wide open, he said.

I See Everything Turning Around For You In 2027, Akpabio Tells Tinubu.

Akume cited the APC’s successes and inclusive ideology as the reason for the recent defections from opposition parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).

He urged party members to work together and commit themselves as soon as possible in advance of the 2027 general elections.

Because nation-building is a collective task, he said, “The APC is a movement of progress and inclusiveness.” Everyone has a role to play, and we welcome more Nigerians who accept our ideas and inspirations.

Now is the time to put forth even more effort as we approach 2027. By promoting the achievements of the APC under Mr. President’s leadership, he is now beginning to mobilize, not just to campaign, but to mobilize as well. We do this by acting as ambassadors of peace, discipline, and national unity.

In order to bring the party together, Akume urged cooperation to advance the country to its conclusion.

He urged the party members to “encourage collaboration and cooperation, promote peace and unity, and put Nigeria on the verge of greatness.” With your continued support, the APC will continue to be a party and a vision, with ample support for it.

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, assured Bola Tinubu that his re-election in the 2023 election would be seamless, unlike the election campaign he faced to fill the seat.

At the All Progressives Congress (APC) national summit held in Abuja’s Banquet Hall while leading the National Assembly’s leadership in passing a vote of confidence in Tinubu.

Isn’t it not us (the National Assembly) who will declare this president’s performance if he has done well? Isn’t it us who will notify him of his impeachment if he hasn’t done well? We are not giving him notice of his impeachment, but we are, Akpabio said, “We are not giving him notice that it was difficult for you in 2023,” as well as the number of states that are joining you in 2027.”

One senator was dragging my dress today as I was leaving. I told him, “Please take me there,” and I said, “You can’t come now.” Although he is a Labour senator, I don’t want to mention his name.

Read more about APC’s adoption of Progressive Governors’ Confidence Vote in Tinubu.

Tinubu, who is only seven days away from his two-year term in office, faces significant opposition from former vice president Peter Obi and Peoples Democratic Party vice president Atiku Abubakar in the political process.

He won the most votes out of 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, and he also won significant numbers in several other states, including 8, 794, 726, nearly two million more than Atiku, who received 6, 984, and 520 votes.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, finished the election with 6, 101, and 533 in a manner that some have described as unprecedented.

The Progressives Governors’ Forum gave President Bola Tinubu a vote of confidence earlier at the APC national summit, with the party leadership taking the action.

At the party’s national summit held in Abuja’s Banquet Hall under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner, the governors who were elected in their place will be able to vote on their resolution.