One year into the service of the current administration, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo expressed delight and pride in the historic appointment, highlighting a new era of collaboration between the South-East and the Federal Government.
President Tinubu’s strategic decision to assign the critical portfolio of Works to an Igbo Minister has addressed the underrepresentation of the Southeast in ministerial positions. Senator Umahi’s leadership in the Ministry of Works has positively impacted the region through infrastructural development, fostering unity, and promoting cooperation.
The organization commended Umahi for his exemplary service, noting his contribution to crucial projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Super Highway and the Sokoto-Lagos Super Highway. Ohanaeze Ndigbo reaffirmed its gratitude to President Tinubu for the appointment, emphasizing a commitment to a prosperous future for Nigeria through collaboration with the Federal Government.