Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said President Bola Tinubu, upon assumption of office in 2023, directed priority attention to 2,694 inherited projects across the geopolitical zones.
Umahi made this known when he featured at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series on Friday in Abuja.
The minister added that the administration embarked on 65 new projects.
The minister who described the President as “Guru in infrastructure development”, praised his commitment to the sector, as the administration marked two years in office
“I continue to maintain that the road and the bridge sector is the major sector that grows the economy and the GDP of any nation.
“So, I commend Mr. President very highly for his commitment to infrastructure. That is a man with great courage,” he said
Umahi listed all the completed and ongoing projects across the six geopolitical zones.(NAN)
“Go for gold,” Okpebholo charges 774-member Edo contingent to NSF in Ogun
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has charged the state contingent to the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun to bring home gold medals and make Edo proud.
Okpebholo gave the charge on Friday while addressing the 774-member team shortly before they departed Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to Abeokuta for the prestigious national sporting events.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, urged the team to aim for excellence, discipline, and top-tier performance at the games, scheduled to run from May 16 to 30.
“This administration believes in sports and will continue to invest in its development in Edo State.
“We are tired of silver and bronze. Go for gold and aim for the top of the medal table at the Ogun Games,” he said.
The governor announced incentives of N750,000 cash reward for every gold medalist, with N150,000 and N50,000 to be awarded to silver and bronze winners respectively.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Coach Osamwonyi John, who is the chairman of the workers’ union, expressed appreciation to the state government for its continued interest in sports.
He pledged that the team would make the state proud.
Coach Osamwonyi also commended the Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, for his inclusive leadership style.
He appealed for increased support from the state government to further empower the commission.
In his remarks, Enabulele reminded the team of the responsibility they carry.
“Always remember that you are representing Edo State. Stay disciplined and focused.
“We should go and make ourselves and our dear state proud,” he said.
He credited the smooth preparations and comprehensive athlete camping to the enabling environment provided by Okpebholo’s administration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the contingent includes 612 athletes, comprising 324 male and 288 female, 60 coaches, 36 officials, and 66 delegates.
The 22nd National Sports Festival, themed: “Gateway Games,” kicks off on Friday in Abeokuta and runs until May 30. (NAN)