Engr.
David Umahi
Minister of Works
Engineer David Umahi is the Minister of Works. A former Governor of Ebonyi State (2015-2023), he is known for his infrastructure focus. As Works Minister, he oversees federal road construction and maintenance across Nigeria.
Promises Tracker
0/6 kept
Construct Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Commenced the ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project spanning multiple states. Construction has started but completion is years away.
15%
Fix all federal roads within 2 years
Promised total rehabilitation of all major federal highways. Most roads remain in deplorable condition despite some interventions.
18%
Complete Second Niger Bridge approach roads
Promised completion of the approach roads and ancillary infrastructure for the Second Niger Bridge. Significant progress has been made.
60%
Complete East-West road in Niger Delta
Promised to complete the perennially delayed East-West road project in the Niger Delta region.
15%
Complete Abuja-Kano expressway
Promised to complete the critical Abuja-Kano expressway reconstruction. Work is ongoing but progress remains slow.
35%
Introduce concrete roads to replace asphalt
Advocated for concrete road construction as more durable alternative to asphalt. Policy adopted for some new projects.
40%