- Minister of Works David Umahi has defended President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the South-East, saying the administration is deliberately working to integrate the region into its development agenda.
- Umahi said he had received criticism for supporting the government but insisted that he believed he was sent to tell South-East residents about Tinubu’s intentions and ongoing projects in the region.
Minister of Works David Umahi has said President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the South-East, urging residents of the region to look beyond political sentiments and recognise the Federal Government’s ongoing development projects.
Umahi made the statement while highlighting infrastructure projects being executed by the Tinubu administration across the South-East.
The minister said he had faced criticism and insults for defending the administration, but maintained that he remained committed to telling the people what he believed was the truth.
“For the first time, we are remembered, and I ask the guy South-East, because sometimes I said listen, our people should not be sentimental. And that’s why they ins¥lt me. And I enjoy the ins¥lt,” Umahi said.
He added, “Because tomorrow, they will find out that, you know, God sent me at a time like this, to tell the truth. The President has good intention to integrate the people of South-East.”
According to Umahi, the projects currently being executed in the region reflect Tinubu’s intention to address what he described as past neglect of the South-East.
“And I have to be very honest with you. If I am not the minister for South-East, we wouldn’t be able to get the projects we are getting. And so, it’s an intention by Mr president; ‘Go and right the wrongs of the South-East’,” he said.
Umahi urged residents to pay attention to the infrastructure being delivered rather than allowing political differences to determine their perception of the Federal Government.
