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“Tinubu’s Reforms Will Benefit Nigeria” – Umahi Says And Calls Critics Enemies of Progress
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has criticized those opposing President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, labeling such criticism as driven by envy and a lack of national interest.
He asserted that detractors should be seen as enemies of Nigeria, while being confident that these reforms would soon transform the economy for the better.
Speaking on Friday during an investigative public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Works in Abuja, Umahi emphasized that President Tinubu’s economic agenda was well understood by key leaders across various sectors.
He assured Nigerians that these leaders are actively working towards realizing the president’s vision.
Addressing concerns surrounding the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi described the backlash as fueled by jealousy and misinformation.
He pointed out that President Tinubu has been committed to improving Nigeria’s infrastructure for over two decades, tracing his vision back to his tenure as Governor of Lagos State.
Now, with the mandate to lead the country, Umahi said Tinubu is determined to implement long-held plans for national development.
“Mr. President has dreamed of a better Nigeria for 25 years.
God has now given him the chance to make this dream a reality, and he is fully committed to delivering,” Umahi stated.
Umahi praised Tinubu’s efforts to revamp the nation, noting that the president’s swift actions since taking office have surprised many skeptics.
He urged Nigerians to give the reforms time to bear fruit, arguing that these initiatives will eventually benefit everyone.
In response to the controversy over the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, Umahi explained that the project’s design had to be adjusted due to an undersea communication cable located 16 kilometers into the project.
The road was redirected to protect this critical infrastructure, with the route reconnected at the 26-kilometer mark.
He pointed out that this change was necessary to avoid past mistakes and ensure the project’s smooth completion.
He concluded by urging critics to move past suspicion and appreciate the broader vision behind the reforms.
“When people stop being distrustful and truly understand the coastal road project, they’ll see how vital it is for national growth,” he said.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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