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Minister of Works,Umahi appoints Barr Orji Uchenna Orji as Chief Press Secretary

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By Joy Omagha Idam       Barr Orji Uchenna Orji, Former Commissioner for Information, Ebonyi State, has been appointed Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. The appointment takes immediate effect. He was Deputy Director Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Sub Committee on CSOs 2023. Director, Directorate of Information, Divine Mandate Campaign Council, 2023.   Orji Uchenna Orji Francis, was born 3rd February 1976. He hail from Amaedim Ngwogwo, village, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He is happily married to Mrs Ijeoma Sylvia…

FG to construct flyover on Abuja-Lokoja road to curb flooding

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The Federal Government has announced a plan to construct a flyover on the Abuja-Lokoja Express way the curb the problem of flooding. The Minister of Works, David Umahi made this known on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, during his tour to inspect ongoing construction works on the Abuja-Lokoja road, a day after his inauguration into office. The minister, alongside the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and some directors in the ministry, visited some work sites on the road. According to the minister, the Abuja-Lokoja road is a major gateway that…

Kalu asks Umahi to consider roads investment fund for infrastructure development

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the new minister of Works, Senator David Umahi to consider using roads investment fund for the development of infrastructure. Likening the fund to that of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Kalu said it will help the ministry raise fund in the light of the economic challenges to achieve its mandate. The Deputy Speaker made the suggestion while delivering his goodwill message at the reception held in honour of the Minister in Abuja, shortly after been sworn…