President Tinubu Backs Umahi Amid Sack Calls, Urges More Road Projects

Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on infrastructure projects, despite recent controversy. This comes after the death of a female staff member, Mary Habila, at Umahi's private residence, which sparked widespread criticism and calls for his removal from office. In a video statement, Umahi shared that instead of heeding the calls for his sack, President Tinubu instructed him to focus on building more roads. Umahi stated, 'When people took the death of one of my staff and started playing politics with it, they said the president should sack me, but the president surprised all of them and said, “Dave, go and build more roads.”' The minister's comments highlight his commitment to his duties, even as the investigation into Habila's death continues. The public has been awaiting the outcome of the official investigations, with many calling for greater accountability. Authorities have yet to publicly announce the final outcome of the investigations. Umahi's determination to push forward with his responsibilities reflects the president's support for his work in the Ministry of Works. The situation has generated significant interest, with many social media users discussing the circumstances surrounding Habila's death and the subsequent reaction from the presidency.