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South-East Governors Unite Behind Tinubu's Administration, Undecided Leaders Urged to Join the Train

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As Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second anniversary in office, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has revealed that all governors in the South-east region have expressed support for the Tinubu administration, regardless of their political affiliations. This comes after Anambra state Governor Professor Charles Soludo publicly declared his support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Umahi, a former governor, attributed the unity among South-east governors to the administration's focus on fairness and equal treatment of all zones. He noted that the region is witnessing a new wave of federal attention and infrastructure development under the APC-led federal government.

Key Takeaways:

  • All 17 governors in the South-east region have expressed support for President Tinubu's administration, according to Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi.
  • Umahi said that the region's governors are working with the President to ensure that projects are completed and the country's unity is strengthened.
  • The minister called on key regional opposition figures, including former Governor Peter Obi, to join the Tinubu administration for the greater good of the South-east.
  • Umahi revealed that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and users will have to pay a toll starting in December.
  • He also mentioned that four federal projects are ongoing in Ebonyi State, including the Port Harcourt to Enugu and Enugu to Abakaliki highways.
  • The minister said that the current administration has made significant progress in addressing long-standing concerns about infrastructure and appointments in the South-east.
  • Umahi revealed that the Trans-Saharan Trade Route, a colonial-era project, is being revived by the Tinubu administration.
  • He commended President Tinubu for his leadership and foresight in reviving these long-abandoned visions and actualizing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway vision.
  • Umahi emphasized that the legacy projects are economically viable and environmentally sustainable.

Statistics:

  • Over 80% of Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been completed, covering 47.47 kilometers from Ahmadu Bello Way to the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
  • The road has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure and offers carbon credit advantages.
  • Work is also progressing on Section 2, which covers 55 kilometers from Eleko Junction to the Lagos-Ogun border.
  • The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled starting in December, with a projected 10-year return on investment.
  • Four federal projects are ongoing in Ebonyi State, including the Port Harcourt to Enugu and Enugu to Abakaliki highways.

Sources:

  • [State House documentary marking President Tinubu's second anniversary]
  • [Interview with Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi]
  • [Press release by the Ministry of Works and Housing]
  • [Various news articles citing Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi]

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