Tinubu Hails Umahi At 63, Praises Performance As Works Minister
By Sabiu Abdullahi
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as one of the top-performing members of his cabinet.
Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, turned 63 on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the minister for his commitment to infrastructure development and his approach to supervising road projects across the country.
The President described Umahi as “one of my outstanding, hardworking ministers” and said the former Ebonyi governor remains committed to delivering quality infrastructure.
Tinubu also said the minister is “passionate about the job and delivering durable roads and bridges that will last for about a century”.
The President commended Umahi’s “passion, dedication to duty, and deep sense of patriotism.”
He also urged the minister to sustain the pace of road construction, rehabilitation and project delivery in line with his administration’s plan to improve the quality of life of Nigerians and stimulate economic growth.
“As a minister, he does not just sit in his office or rely on reports from subordinates; he is constantly on the road, personally monitoring construction work nationwide to ensure compliance with specifications and approvals,” Tinubu said.
The President congratulated Umahi and his family on the occasion and wished him good health and renewed strength “as he continues to serve the nation”.
Before his appointment as Minister of Works, Umahi represented Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the Senate. He also served as governor of Ebonyi State for two terms from 2015 to 2023.