Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his transformative impact on the Southeast region and Nigeria as a whole. Speaking during the 2025 Sallah celebration with the Ebonyi Muslim community in Abakaliki, Umahi highlighted Tinubu’s role in reversing years of federal neglect and advancing national integration.
“Previously, many Southeast states lacked federal projects, but today, the federal presence is clearly visible throughout the region. This is true national integration,” Umahi said.
He further applauded the Tinubu administration for fostering an unprecedented level of religious harmony and inclusiveness. Referring to the President’s attendance at the Pope’s inauguration, Umahi described the gesture as historic and a sincere demonstration of Tinubu’s respect for all faiths.
“The relationship between religions in Nigeria has greatly improved. It surprised many Christians when the President led a Nigerian delegation to the Pope’s inauguration,” he noted. “We all serve one God in different ways. Both Muslims and Christians preach love and reverence for God.”