Projects: South-East will always be obedient to Tinubu – Umahi

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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has stated that the South-East region remains committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu, citing the Federal Government’s significant investment in infrastructure across the zone as a key driver for this allegiance. The Minister made these remarks on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Onueke in Ezza-South Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, during an inspection tour by the “Renewed Hope National Media Tour” team.

The inspection focused on several major federal projects, including the dualisation of the Onueke highway and the construction of the Onueke flyover, as well as the Abakaliki-Afikpo-Ndibe Beach Trans-Sahara Highway. Senator Umahi described these as “legacy projects” essential for stimulating economic growth, decongesting traffic, and facilitating the movement of agricultural produce and mineral resources. Local residents have expressed appreciation for the pace of these developments, noting their potential to improve regional connectivity.

This event marks the beginning of a five-day media engagement, during which over 50 editors and journalists are traversing all five states in the South-East—Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, and Imo—to document the progress of the administration’s projects under the “Renewed Hope” agenda.

Broader Context: Energy and Security Challenges

While the government highlights infrastructure milestones, citizens across the country continue to face significant economic pressures. Reports from early June 2026 indicate that the nation is still grappling with:

• Energy Supply Constraints: Cooking gas (LPG) remains scarce and expensive, with retailers reporting erratic supply and prices reaching as high as N2,400 per kilogram in some locations.

• Aviation and Transport: The national energy market has been impacted by global supply chain disruptions, leading to increased costs for aviation fuel and kerosene, which has forced domestic airlines like Air Peace to adjust flight frequencies.

• Public Unrest: These economic difficulties, coupled with concerns over insecurity, recently culminated in nationwide protests on June 12 (Democracy Day), where citizens and civil society groups voiced their frustrations over the cost of living and the safety of the populace.