The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to join governors of the South-East to work with President Bola Tinubu.
Umahi made this call in a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary.
“Leadership is not about self, it’s about the people. If someone else is already doing what you would have done for your people, support them.
”I call on my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, to join us and work with Mr President.
“He must be part of this summit where we will collectively endorse President Tinubu for the 2027 election. I say it boldly: the South East is happy with the President, ” he stated.
Umahi emphasised that Nigeria’s unity and prosperity depend on leaders working together for the country’s common good.
He noted that the South-East was witnessing a new wave of Federal attention and infrastructure development under President Tinubu.
“Before, the South-East lacked Federal presence. But today, we are seeing real projects.
”The Second Niger Bridge alone shows the President’s commitment to ensuring fairness across all regions,” he added.
The minister revealed that tolling would begin in December on Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
“The road is more than just a highway; it is an economic corridor and a catalyst for regional growth. It will be the driving force behind significant economic integration across the country,” Umahi said.
Umahi also said that more than 80 per cent of Section 1, which stretched 47.47 kilometers from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Junction, has been completed.
He projected a 10-year return on investment for the project and noted that solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure would be part of the road’s advanced design.
“The Igbo man is enterprising and blessed with God-given wisdom. What Ndi Igbo seek is fairness, a Nigeria that treats every zone equally,” Umahi said.
He also emphasised the importance of fairness and economic growth for the region.
