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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.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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