Ada Ebenyi

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[Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT]

2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS: FROM REFORMS TO PROSPERITY

My fellow Nigerians,

Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of regional authority and global consequence.

Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has generally been too hard for too many. We have known moments of great hope and periods of profound disappointment. We have endured war, military rule, economic crises, insecurity and political upheaval. Yet through it all, Nigeria, with the indomitable spirit of its people, has endured.

It has endured through the efforts of the farmer who rises before dawn to work his land. The trader who opens her shop each morning, hopeful for a productive day. The teacher who believes in the children entrusted to her care and the young entrepreneur who refuses to surrender ambition to circumstance. We are grateful for the men and women of our Armed Forces and security services who place themselves in harm's way so that the rest of us may live in peace.

Through every difficulty, generations of Nigerians have continued to believe in one thing: that this country of ours will be better.

This faith, which sustains us all, is the inheritance of independence. Our founding fathers did not struggle merely for a flag, an anthem or a place among the nations of the world. Independence carried a larger promise: that Nigerians would have the freedom to shape their own destiny and build a nation capable of providing opportunity, dignity and a better life for its people. Sixty-six years later, Almighty God has made it our responsibility to deliver that promise.

Today, as we celebrate our independence, we must speak honestly about the journey so far, the choices we made, and the country we are determined to build from here.

For too long, the promise of Nigeria was undermined by choices that postponed difficult decisions and allowed deep economic distortions to grow.

By 2023, poverty was rising, and hope was nearly gone. The country's situation was darker than ever. We had no choice but to act.

Nigeria was like a sick patient who receives the terrible news that he has cancer. His doctor explains that the treatment will be difficult and painful, but that it offers a strong prospect of recovery. The patient has a choice. He can begin treatment, endure its discomfort and fight the disease. Or he can ask only for morphine, dull the pain and leave the cancer to spread.

For too long, Nigeria's leaders chose morphine while praying for a miracle that never came.
They focused on symptoms while allowing the disease to take hold deep within the fabric of our society. We spent enormous sums sustaining inefficient arrangements that were never intended to last. We hid from difficult truths and passed the consequences from one generation to the next.

When this Administration assumed office, we resolved to do things differently. We chose to excise the cancer. The reforms that followed were difficult. The side effects were real. Yet, we must never confuse the medicine with the disease.

Our reforms did not create the weaknesses in our economy. They confronted them. Now, as certain influential but regressive voices would have us abandon the treatment and return ourselves to the abuse of addictive subsidies, we must resist their siren song. We must remember why we began this journey and how far we have already come.

[Ada Ebenyi @AdaEbenyi240]

Welcome to October!

A new month, a new chapter, and another opportunity to reflect on the progress and ongoing work of the administration.

Wishing everyone a productive and fulfilling October.

#TinubuInMOI
#UseContactless
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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@SofieElma You must mention umahi for you to trend

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@Dee_9889 Being born into a known family is not a crime

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@FrancisNwaze1 RenewedHope is indeed a reality.

[Francis Nwaze @FrancisNwaze1]

Ongoing transformation story of Afikpo-Uturu-Okigwe road by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR through the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON.

RENEWED HOPE is a reality.

VOTE PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR CONTINUITY.

[Ada Ebenyi @AdaEbenyi240]

@FrancisNwaze1 Congratulations to them

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UMAHI, NWIFURU, ELECHI, OTHERS ATTEND AS 13 EBONYI COUNCIL CHAIRMEN ARE SWORN IN

…APC Sweeps All Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats in Statewide Council Election

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, joined Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, former Governor, Chief Martin Elechi, and other prominent leaders and stakeholders at the swearing-in of the 13 newly elected Local Government Area Chairmen in Ebonyi State.

The ceremony, held at the Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki on September 1, 2026, brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, government officials, party faithful, family members and supporters to witness the formal assumption of office by the new council chairmen.

The newly elected chairmen were sworn into office by Governor Nwifuru, who charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by the people through effective leadership, accountability and responsive grassroots governance.

The swearing-in came against the backdrop of a sweeping victory by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent statewide local government elections, in which the party won all 13 chairmanship positions as well as all councillorship seats across the state.

The 13 newly sworn-in council chairmen are:

1. Abakaliki — Chidiebere Onyema Alo
2. Afikpo — Timothy Agha Uduma Nwachi
3. Ebonyi — Odigwe Chibueze Nwelebe
4. Edda — Oko Simeon Unuoha
5. Ezza North — Nwuhuo Linus Friday
6. Ezza South — Chinedu Mkpuma
7. Ikwo — Nwode Chidi Henry
8. Ishielu — Agwu Peace Ifeoma
9. Ivo — Anym Michael Kalu
10. Izzi — Helen Nnenna Aduga
11. Ohaozara — Osborne Nweze Umahi
12. Ohaukwu — Eze Paul Ituma
13. Onicha — Ogbojia Ikechukwu

The new council chairmen are expected to translate their electoral mandate into tangible development at the grassroots, respond to the needs of their communities and work in harmony with the state government to advance the development of Ebonyi.

Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
September 1, 2026

[Ada Ebenyi @AdaEbenyi240]

@FrancisNwaze1 The interest of Nigerians comes first. Thanks to Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON for the quick intervention.

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BENIN-ASABA ROAD: WE INHERITED THE CONCESSION, BUT THE JOB MUST BE DONE, UMAHI ASSURES NIGERIANS

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not allow the prolonged deterioration of the Benin–Asaba Road to continue, despite inheriting a concession agreement entered into by the previous administration.

The Minister spoke on Friday, August 28, 2026, during an inspection of Phase 2B of the Second Niger Bridge at the Nkwerre–Ezunaka section of the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway.

Umahi said the Federal Government inherited the concession arrangement with Africa Plus Partners Ltd as part of the agreements entered into by the previous government, but stressed that the overriding interest of Nigerians would remain the priority of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration therefore has to follow due process.

However, the minister made it clear that the concession would not become an excuse for government to allow Nigerians and road users to continue suffering. “Our hands are tied by the concession agreement that was entered before this administration. But overriding public interest is such that we are watching them, and if this suffering continues, we’ll invoke the law of necessity for overriding public interest,”

He disclosed that the Ministry of Works had already notified the concessionaire of its default and was exploring available legal options.

Rather than immediately cancelling the concession, Umahi said the Federal Government had also assembled about 7 contractors and offered to have them intervene on the road at no cost to the concessionaire.

The concessionaire, however, insisted that it would undertake the rehabilitation itself.

“They say, ‘No, we will fix it.’ So if we had said no, then they will now go and start earning money from federation account, which has been our fear. So we are watching them. We’ve left them. Let them fix the road,” he explained.

Umahi also rejected claims that the poor condition of the Benin-Asaba route was evidence of marginalisation of the Southeast, pointing to several major road interventions undertaken by the Tinubu administration along the Lagos-Southeast travel corridor.

He recalled that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, completed under President Tinubu, has significantly improved movement from Lagos towards the Southeast.

He also highlighted the rehabilitation of the 48-kilometre section leading towards Ore, where President Tinubu directed that concrete pavement be used because of the difficult condition of the road.

According to Umahi, one carriageway of the 48-kilometre section has already been completed, with work now progressing on the other carriageway. Solar lighting and tree planting are also being introduced as part of the broader improvement.

Before addressing the road situation, Umahi also expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s political prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying the President’s infrastructure investments and relationship with the Southeast were strengthening support for his administration.

“President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, is going to win the 2027 election. He’s going to win,” Umahi said, expressing particular confidence in the President’s growing political standing in Anambra State.

He pointed to the performance of progressive candidates in the state’s recent off-cycle elections as evidence of increasing acceptance of the Tinubu administration and its policies.

Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
August 30, 2026

[Ada Ebenyi @AdaEbenyi240]

@FrancisNwaze1 The message is clear; the Renewed Hope Agenda is winning hearts across Anambra and beyond.

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@FrancisNwaze1 The message is clear; the Renewed Hope Agenda is winning hearts across Anambra and beyond.

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Benin-Agbor Concession Was Inherited from Previous Administration - Sen. David Umahi

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@FrancisNwaze1 The transformation here is massive.

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This is the Benin–Sapele–Warri Road. It was once worse than the current Benin–Agbor Road, but the government has tamed its challenges with Reinforced Concrete Pavement. The Benin–Agbor Road will also be completed, and our roads currently undergoing restoration will be fully recovered from years of abandonment.

[Ada Ebenyi @AdaEbenyi240]

@FrancisNwaze1 Well done, Mr. President and the Honourable Minister of Works

[Francis Nwaze @FrancisNwaze1]

Photos: During the visit of the Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, to the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road, in the company of the Governor of Edo State, H.E. Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in accordance with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to ensure that everything possible is done to free the road and commence its proper reconstruction.

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@FrancisNwaze1 Thank you for your timely intervention

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PRESS STATEMENT

OFFICE OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF WORKS

UMAHI LEADS URGENT INTERVENTION ON BENIN-AGBOR-ASABA AS TINUBU ORDERS IMMEDIATE ACTION

The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has moved swiftly to address the worsening condition of the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti road in Ekiti and Kogi States, and Benin-Agbor-Asaba Roads following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for urgent intervention to ease the hardship being faced by motorists and commuters.

Umahi, who expressed deep concern over the deplorable condition of the road and the suffering of road users who have spent hours and, in some cases, days on the route, said the Federal Government was determined to take immediate corrective measures while working towards permanent solutions.

“President Tinubu, GCFR, has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently intervene and ensure that necessary corrective actions are taken to restore movement on the affected roads as quickly as possible.” Said Umahi

The Minister, in response to the directive, has already set machinery in motion for immediate action.

As part of the intervention, Umahi directed the Minister of State for Works to lead a team of ministry officials to the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti axis to assess the situation and commence urgent remedial works.

The assignment is already on as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with officials of the Ministry on the ground.

While the intervention team moved into Ekiti and Kogi States, Umahi himself headed to Benin, Edo State, alongside members of the National Assembly Works Committees, to initiate a similar coordinated intervention on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road.

The Benin meeting is expected to bring together key stakeholders, including representatives of the Edo and Delta State Governments and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), with the aim of finding immediate solutions to the challenges confronting motorists on the strategic corridor.

Umahi also took responsibility for the unfortunate situation on the affected roads and apologised to commuters who have been stranded or delayed for several hours and days.

He assured road users that the Federal Government’s response would go beyond temporary relief, with immediate measures being pursued alongside permanent solutions to restore the affected roads and improve their long-term reliability.

Francis Nwaze
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
August 25, 2026

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@FrancisNwaze1 Action Minister Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON