You’re father of modern infrastructure, Ebonyi APC celebrates Works Minister, Umahi@62

By Chris Ochayi

ABUJA: The Ebonyi State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has paid a glowing tributes to the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi for his transformation of Ebonyi State from
underdeveloped to a shining model of infrastructural excellence, human capital development, and economic progress.

The party in a message issued by the Publicity Secretary Ogbuatu Chidi
Simbad, poured encomium on the immediate past two-term Governor of the state, Engr. Sen. Umahi on the special occasion of his 62nd birthday celebration, describing him as astute transformative agent with passion for excellence.

APC remarked that Umahi has consistently demonstrated that purposeful leadership can transform lives and communities as his tenure as Governor witnessed unprecedented achievements.

The congratulatory message read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi State Chapter, under the leadership of the State Working Committee, joyfully extends our heartfelt felicitations to our revered leader, the Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.

“Your Excellency, today we celebrate not just a birthday but the life of an extraordinary son of Ebonyi State, a man whose vision, integrity, and transformative leadership have become a beacon of hope for millions. Known as the Father of Modern Infrastructure, your enduring legacy as the former Governor of Ebonyi State (2015-2023) speaks volumes.

“Through your tireless efforts, Ebonyi has been repositioned from a once underdeveloped state to a shining model of infrastructural excellence, human capital development, and economic progress.

“Born on July 25, 1963, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, you have consistently demonstrated that purposeful leadership can transform lives and communities.

“Your tenure as Governor witnessed unprecedented achievements from the construction of over 1,000km of roads, 20 flyovers, the iconic Dr. Chuba Okadigbo Airport, and the world class David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, to numerous other landmark projects that placed Ebonyi on the global map.

“Your rise to the position of Honourable Minister of Works is a testament to your engineering ingenuity and unwavering commitment to the development of Nigeria.

“The ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, among other national infrastructure initiatives, continues to reflect your passion for excellence and your belief in a Renewed Hope for Nigeria.

“We, the APC State Working Committee, Ebonyi State, are proud to identify with you on this auspicious occasion. Your life and achievements remain a source of inspiration to every Ebonyian and Nigerian at large.

“As you clock 62 years, we pray that the Almighty God continues to grant you quality health, long life, uncommon wisdom, and enduring prosperity.”