David Umahi
David Umahi is a Nigerian politician and civil engineer who currently serves as the Minister of Works in Nigeria. He has previously held the position of Governor of Ebonyi State and is known for his contributions to infrastructure development in the country. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing concerns over excessive speeding by motorists on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of safety and the potential need for regulatory measures to manage traffic effectively.
Born on Jul 25, 1971 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 4 | 5.75 | 0.17% | +30% | 206,139,589 | 454,977 | $448,000 | 989$ |
| Totals | 4 | 206,139,589 | 454,977 | $448,000 | 989$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated that the road will cost N777bn and is meant to be completed within 14 months.
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Nigeria:
Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi stated that the N777bn allocation would be used to complete the remaining 282 kilometres of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road project.
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Nigeria:
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, expressed his unawareness of the Independence Bridge closure in Lagos State.
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Nigeria:
David Umahi is Nigeria’s 25th Minister of Works since 1960.
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Nigeria:
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who received the Minister of the Year award.
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Nigeria:
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, speaking in Akure, Ondo State, said, 'The project is not wasteful and corrupt.'
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Nigeria:
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, had revealed that the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will cost N4.93bn per kilometre.
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Nigeria:
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that 52 per cent of the ongoing road construction projects initiated by the current administration are concentrated in Northern Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
David Umahi announced stricter conditions for contractors seeking mobilisation fees.
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Nigeria:
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has lamented the skyrocketing price of cement and urged manufacturers to reduce it to facilitate infrastructure repairs.
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