Minister of Works Dave Umahi has declared that the Southeast is now occupying its rightful place in the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Umahi said the President has effectively addressed long-standing concerns about the marginalisation of the region by ensuring greater inclusion of the Southeast in national development.
The minister made the remarks at the weekend while inspecting ongoing federal infrastructure projects in Ebonyi State.
Key Federal Projects Underway in the Region
Among the projects inspected were the Onueke section of the 465-kilometre Trans-Sahara Super Highway, where a 25-span bridge measuring about 700 metres is currently under construction.
Other projects include the Onueke–Afikpo highway, Afikpo–Ndibe Beach road, the Ebonyi–Cross River Beach Bridge, and the Amasiri–Okigwe highway.
Umahi said the projects reflect the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and economic growth in the Southeast.
Call for Support Ahead of Elections
The minister urged residents of the region to support the President’s re-election bid, noting that the administration had done “so much” for the Southeast.
“Mr. President has done so much for the Southeast and I want you people to broadcast what he is doing for us,” Umahi said.
He also called on citizens to highlight the ongoing development efforts across the region, particularly on social media.
“Let our people that are not here who are on social media know that the tide has changed and we are now counted and we are now at the right position in the affairs of the nation,” he added.
The minister further urged people of the Southeast to set aside grievances and acknowledge the federal government’s efforts in the region.
“No more bitterness and no more verminous statements but appreciation so that we can get more just like other regions that appreciate him and get more,” he said.
Umahi stressed that continued support and appreciation of the administration’s efforts would encourage more federal projects and development initiatives in the Southeast.
