OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE
August 18, 2024

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, expresses heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing an Igbo man, Senator Engr. Nweze David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, as Minister of Works. This strategic decision has repositioned the South-East towards a new partnership with the Federal Government.

Before Senator Umahi’s swearing-in on August 21, 2023, there were concerns over minimal ministerial positions allocated to the South-East. However, President Tinubu’s appointment of an Igbo as Minister of Works has shifted the narrative, instilling inclusivity and representation for the Igbo people.

Ongoing infrastructural development in the South-East, spearheaded by Senator Umahi, has not gone unnoticed. Projects like the Makurdi-Nsukka-Ninth Nile-Enugu Expressway, Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, Aba-Ikot Ekpene-Calabar Expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, and Calabar-Abakiliki-Benue-Abuja Superhighway demonstrate President Tinubu’s commitment to South-East development.

Senator Umahi’s leadership has addressed longstanding infrastructural challenges, fostering hope and unity among the people. The Igbo people’s support for President Tinubu during the recent Hunger Protests is a glimpse of the immense support he can expect from the South-East.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, commends Senator Umahi’s patriotism, dedication, innovative policies, and professionalism. His commitment to President Tinubu’s vision for a better Nigeria is commendable.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo assures President Tinubu that Senator Umahi’s dedication to delivering democratic dividends will remain a top priority. We urge Umahi to focus on opening up the Eastern Economic Corridor through the design and construction of a Calabar-Abakaliki-Jos-Maiduguri superhighway, unlocking economic potentials and curbing insecurity.

In conclusion, Ohanaeze Ndigbo is confident that Senator Umahi’s achievements will continue to unlock Igbo support and cooperation towards building a stronger Nigeria. We look forward to further collaborations under President Tinubu’s leadership.

Signed,
Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro
Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo