According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on the South-East region to give strong political support to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that continued backing for the administration would help ensure the completion and expansion of ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the region.…....
He made the appeal during an inspection visit to several road and bridge construction sites in Ebonyi State, where he assessed the progress of major federal works currently underway.
During the inspection tour, Umahi highlighted what he described as large-scale infrastructure development being carried out across the South-East under the current administration of Bola Tinubu.
He stated that several of the ongoing projects represent some of the most significant federal investments in the region in recent years.
According to him, the level of construction activity on federal roads and bridges reflects a renewed focus on improving connectivity and transportation infrastructure across multiple states in the South-East and adjoining regions.
One of the key projects reviewed during the visit was the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway, which has been described as one of the major infrastructure corridors being developed by the federal government.
The minister explained that the project includes the section running from Ndibe Beach in Ebonyi State to the boundary between Ebonyi and Benue states, covering a distance of about 123 kilometres.
He noted that the road is being constructed using reinforced concrete pavement and is also designed to include solar-powered street lighting to improve safety and durability along the corridor.
Umahi further disclosed that the federal government has already released about half of the total funding required for that section of the project, while additional approvals are being processed for the expansion and dualisation of other important parts of the route.
He added that the overall objective of the project is to improve travel efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen economic links between the South-East and other parts of the country.
The minister also stated that work is ongoing despite financial and logistical challenges affecting contractors handling different segments of the project.
He also provided details on another major section of the highway project, referred to as section two of the corridor, which extends approximately 178 kilometres from the Ebonyi–Benue boundary through Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, ending at Oweto Bridge.
According to him, this segment of the project has a contract value estimated at N685 billion and forms a critical part of the broader infrastructure plan.
He acknowledged that funding pressures have affected the pace of some construction activities but maintained that the federal government remains committed to fulfilling its obligations and ensuring that the projects are completed as planned.
He said, “Last time, Afikpo people did not vote for APC. If they want this bridge completed, I will require 100 per cent of the votes. I am not asking for 99 per cent.”
