A pro-Tinubu advocacy group, Tinubu Media Force, has praised the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, for what it described as effective oversight of federal infrastructure projects nationwide.
The group’s National Coordinator, Mr Gbenga Abiola, made the commendation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, where he said Umahi’s approach to project supervision stood out for its consistency and impact.
Abiola noted that the minister’s leadership style reflects President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in areas of efficiency, accountability and national development.
He said Umahi has maintained close monitoring of major federal projects across different regions of the country.
In recent days, the minister and his technical team inspected several key road projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Other projects visited included the Third Mainland Bridge, the Seventh Axial Road behind the Dangote Refinery linking the Lekki Deep Sea Port corridor to Sagamu in Ogun State, among others.
According to Abiola, the minister’s frequent on-site presence has shifted governance from desk-based supervision to hands-on execution on major federal road corridors.
“President Tinubu laid out a clear vision for infrastructure delivery, and Umahi has translated that vision into constant, on-the-ground supervision across the federation.
“He does not supervise projects from Abuja alone; he engages directly with contractors on site, ensuring timelines are met and quality standards upheld,” Abiola said.
He identified the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a major example of the minister’s strict enforcement of construction standards.
“In Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, the minister inspected multiple sections and directed continuous work to ensure both speed and quality,” he said.
Abiola also mentioned the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway as another route benefiting from the minister’s active involvement.
He added that Umahi’s leadership has enhanced safety and security on critical national infrastructure.
“He insisted on durable concrete pavement technology and strict compliance with timelines to ensure long-term value for public funds.
“At the Third Mainland Bridge, he personally oversaw the installation of CCTV cameras to improve monitoring and safeguard millions of daily commuters,” Abiola stated.
He further noted that structural rehabilitation works were carried out on the bridge under the minister’s direct supervision, including restoration of the deck, substructures and support systems to meet durability standards.
According to Abiola, several other highways are also receiving focused attention, such as the Ore-Ondo-Akure Road and the Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina-Kaduna corridor.
He listed the Zaria-Hunkuyi route, the Kano Northern Bypass and key sections of the East-West Road as part of the ongoing efforts.
“In Lagos, the minister is closely monitoring the Ikorodu-Itoki Road, with night-time excavation introduced to reduce traffic disruption while maintaining engineering quality,” he said.
Abiola added that urban bridges have not been overlooked, citing the Iddo Bridge as one of the structures receiving special attention to ensure timely rehabilitation.
He said Umahi has also introduced a structured supervision framework within the Ministry of Works, assigning specific projects to directors and engineering teams with clear accountability mechanisms.
The coordinator said the approach has fostered speed, discipline and transparency in federal infrastructure delivery.
He noted that progress on previously stalled projects is becoming evident across the country, with contractors now held to higher performance standards.
Abiola said the ongoing developments signal a shift toward more visible and results-driven infrastructure delivery across Nigeria.