Southeast Governors Back President Tinubu, Urge Others to Follow Suit

Strategic Insights -

The governors of the Southeast region of Nigeria, regardless of their political affiliations, are fully supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration, according to Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works. Umahi, in a recent interview, emphasized that the Southeast is witnessing a new wave of federal attention and infrastructure development under President Tinubu. He highlighted several key projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is nearing completion, and the Second Niger Bridge, where the President has already paid 30% of the cost.

Key Takeaways:

  • All Southeast governors, regardless of party affiliation, are supporting President Tinubu's administration.
  • The Southeast region is experiencing a new wave of federal attention and infrastructure development under President Tinubu.
  • Four federal projects are ongoing in Ebonyi State, a significant improvement from the lack of federal presence in the past.
  • The current administration has made significant progress in addressing long-standing concerns about infrastructure and appointments.
  • The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion, with over 80% of Section 1 completed and work progressing on Section 2.
  • The Second Niger Bridge is another key project, with the President having paid 30% of the cost.
  • The number of opposition figures in the Southeast region supporting President Tinubu is expected to grow, with a planned summit to endorse the President for the 2027 elections.
  • The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure, offering carbon credit advantages.
  • The road is designed to be a catalyst for regional growth and an economic corridor.
  • Progress has been made on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Trans-Saharan Trade Route, and the Ogun-Ondo-Niger Corridor.

Statistics:

  • 80% of Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been completed, covering 47.47 kilometres
  • Work is progressing on Section 2, which covers 55 kilometres from Eleko Junction to the Lagos-Ogun border
  • 30 kilometres of Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have been completed, with an additional 10 kilometres to be completed in Section 2
  • 65 kilometres of Section 3 and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have been flagged off in Cross River State and Akwa Ibom
  • The Second Niger Bridge has the President having paid 30% of the cost
  • The region will start tolling Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in December

Sources:

  • Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, quoted in a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary
  • Premium Times article: "We're Happy with the President - Umahi Boasts as Southeast Governors Back Tinubu"