FG Plans Enhancements for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Federal Government has announced plans to revise the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to include features that will boost its economic and social impact. Minister of Works, David Umahi, shared this during an inspection of Sections I and II of the project in Lagos, managed by Hitech Construction … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to address the deteriorating condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was made on Wednesday, October 2, following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North). Senator Abdulfatai stressed the road’s critical importance … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Senator Abiru visited the Minister of Works to express appreciation for the ongoing reconstruction of the 34km Ikorodu-Itokin road They advocated for the dualisation of the road to enhance its capacity and boost economic growth The Minister assured them that the design for the dualisation would commence soon Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
FG Will Speed Up Work On Ekiti Roads, Umahi Assures Federal Government pledges to accelerate road construction in Ekiti Minister expresses dissatisfaction with progress on Akure-Ikere-Ado Road, vows to take action EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi has commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji for his commitment to infrastructure … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi on Friday threatened to revoke the multi-billion Naira Benin-Sapele-Ologbo road reconstruction project, if the contractors, Levant Construction Company, fails to comply with the scope and specification of the work. This was contained in a video made available on Saturday by the Special Adviser to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has handed over the construction of the 700km Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States, to a contractor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development on Thursday during the official handover of the first phase of the project, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the weekend, Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, issued a directive for the immediate arrest of traders who persistently conduct business on the newly completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, currently undergoing total reconstruction. Additionally, the former Governor of Ebonyi State expressed concerns over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has debunked an online report claiming that he authorised the payment of N9.3 billion meant for road construction to a Mirco-Finance Bank. BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, Tracka, accused Umahi of breaking the 2007 procurement law by allegedly authorizing the Federal Ministry of Works … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday met behind closed doors with prominent members of Nigeria’s business community to deliberate on new strategies of engaging the private sector in providing financing for the nation’s road infrastructure. The meeting, which was part of a series of consultations over the involvement of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Austin, a younger brother to the minister of worker, David Umahi, has declared for the re-run for the Ebonyi South senatorial district. Austin’s declaration comes days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed February 2024 for the conduct of the re-run in some federal and state constituencies to fill … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the factional apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has recognised the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, as the political leader of the SouthEast region, just like the late Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, Dr. Alex Ekwueme and other prominent figures during their time. In a statement, yesterday, by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, are yet to resign from the Nigerian Senate as Senators. Both Umahi and Geidam are part of President Bola Tinubu’s 48 ministers who were sworn in on August 21. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Thursday locked out civil servants from the ministry. This online media platform understands that the Minister prevented workers who came to work late from gaining access to the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery Video Osinbajo Gets Fresh International … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that protesting workers in the Ministry of Works have locked the minister, Dave Umahi, inside his office on Thursday morning. The workers, who accused Umahi of highhandedness, adding that the minister prevented workers who were late to work from gaining access to the ministry. The union members comprising the Housing and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has insisted that there is no going back on the construction of concrete roads saying President Bola Tinubu has approved that it should be enforced. He, however, urged road construction companies nationwide to learn from the ingenuity of Sermatech Nigeria Limited. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, promised to dialogue with cement manufacturers over reducing the prices of their products. He spoke while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a channel television programme. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks 67 … Read more
FG has ordered the closure of the second Niger Bridge for contractors to resume work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola SAN, has ordered the closure of the Second Niger Bridge and sections of other major roads earlier opened to ease traffic for the 2022 Christmas celebrations. He … Read more