Tinubu Is Doing A Lot To Alleviate The Sufferings Of Nigerians – Minister

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the challenges facing Nigeria and is actively working to mitigate the hardships experienced by its citizens.

During a visit to Bauchi State on Thursday, where he met with Governor Bala Mohammed, Umahi expressed the federal government’s commitment to addressing the country’s pressing issues.

Naija News reports that the minister was in Bauchi to offer condolences and support following a devastating flood that claimed seven lives and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.

Acknowledging the challenging economic situation inherited by the current administration, Umahi noted that President Tinubu is striving to improve the nation’s economic landscape.

He urged Nigerians to support and pray for the president, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in overcoming the country’s difficulties.

Umahi said, “We don’t have any other country, and I want to ask for your support and that of the Bauchi people to support him.

“For me, even when there were challenges in the South-East in terms of the Muslim-Muslim ticket, I kept saying that it was the will of God for the president to come and reset the nation and retake our nation.

“The president has taken wide and courageous decisions but it may not be very clear to the citizens, especially those who are not deeply exposed.

“When you have somebody that is sick, the first thing you do is to give first aid and then begin to do tests to find out the problem but the good thing is that the president is a technocrat, he knows everything about the situation in the country.

“He is doing a lot to alleviate the sufferings of the people. When you talk about cash transfers, the students loan, the CNG answers to the needs of our energy.

“Talk about his exploit in the area of security, road infrastructure. Yes, the North-East has been saying that they were shortchanged but the President is set to change the narratives,” he said.

According to Umahi, the federal government is currently executing the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road project under the Tinubu Legacy Project, which aims to enhance transportation and boost economic development in the North-East.

He also praised Governor Mohammed for his swift response to the flood-affected areas and for supporting the affected communities.

The Minister disclosed that the Ministry of Works has identified issues on several roads in Bauchi State, including failures on the Kano-Maiduguri expressway at Azare and Yana, as well as on the Azare-Misau road. He assured that these problems would be addressed soon.

In response, Governor Mohammed urged the federal government to expand its Legacy Road projects in the Northeast, stressing the vital role of infrastructure in driving economic growth.

He commended the Tinubu administration’s efforts and pledged continued collaboration with the federal government.

The minister, alongside Governor Mohammed and officials from the Federal Ministry of Works, later inspected the damaged section of the Babaldu-Ningi-Bauchi road.