Minister of Works Defends President Tinubu's Infrastructure Development

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Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has come out in defense of President Bola Tinubu's infrastructure development in the South-East region. Contrary to social media allegations of marginalization, Umahi stated that President Tinubu is using fair distribution of infrastructure to reunite Nigerians and renew their hope. The minister emphasized that only those who open their eyes will see the light of change in Nigeria. According to Umahi, President Tinubu has four legacy projects covering the six geo-political zones, with the South-East region well captured within the third Legacy Project.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has four legacy projects covering the six geo-political zones, with the South-East region well captured within the third Legacy Project.
  • The third Legacy Project includes the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja road, totaling 465km, with the South-East covering 231.64km.
  • The project is valued at ?445.8 billion and work is already in progress, with President Tinubu having already paid ?108 billion.
  • The South-East region has received ?90 billion of the allocated funds for road infrastructure development.
  • President Tinubu has revived and is working on 90% of abandoned projects awarded as far back as 2013.
  • The 2nd Niger Bridge access road 2A in Delta State is valued at ?146 Billion, and 2B in Anambra State is valued at ?176 Billion.
  • Other ongoing projects in the South-East region include the Enugu-Onitsha Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, and the Aba-Ikot Ekpene road.

Statistics:

  • ?445.8 billion allocated for the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja road project.
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108 billion paid by President Tinubu for the third Legacy Project.

  • 90% of abandoned projects revived and ongoing in the South-East region.
  • ?146 Billion allocated for the 2nd Niger Bridge access road 2A in Delta State.
  • ?176 Billion allocated for the 2nd Niger Bridge access road 2B in Anambra State.
  • 231.64km of road covers the South-East region within the third Legacy Project.

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