LAGOS, NIGERIA — In a powerful declaration blending infrastructural oversight with profound political optimism, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed deep-seated confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to receive divine guidance and supernatural backing in steering the affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Minister asserted that this ongoing spiritual and strategic support would not only sustain the President through the complexities of national governance but would also enable his administration to remain at the helm of public leadership, driving comprehensive national development up to the year 2031.
Senator Umahi made these striking remarks on Thursday during an extensive and high-profile inspection tour of major, critical ongoing bridge projects across Lagos State. Among the key structures examined was the historic Carter Bridge, an essential colonial-era artery connecting the Lagos mainland to the island economic hubs, where comprehensive, large-scale reconstruction works are officially scheduled to commence next week. The tour served as a dual platform for the Minister to evaluate the technical progress of Nigeria's urban infrastructure while rallying civic and spiritual solidarity for the current administration's long-term governance blueprint.
The Minister of Works emphasized his firm belief that the Tinubu-led administration is uniquely positioned to enjoy continuous divine intervention in its ongoing battles against the country’s multifaceted socioeconomic and security challenges. Addressing a gathering of construction engineers, ministry officials, and media correspondents, Umahi noted that the current difficulties facing the nation, particularly the persistent threat of regional insecurity and economic fluctuations, are being met with resilient strategies that reflect higher wisdom.
The same God that brought him to power is going to be there to solve all the problems confronting our nation, Umahi declared emphatically. He used the opportunity to passionately urge all citizens, regardless of their political alignments or regional extractions, to extend their maximum support, patience, and absolute cooperation to the federal government as it works in tandem with security agencies to decisively address safety concerns and restore absolute peace across all geopolitical zones.
Reflecting on the psychological and administrative burdens borne by modern state leaders, the Minister observed that no individual assumes the mantle of leadership with the desire to preside over a period of national instability, chaos, or social unrest. However, he maintained that the true hallmark of a responsible, courageous, and accountable administration lies in its willingness to directly confront structural and systemic challenges whenever and wherever they manifest.
There is no leader in the world who will not want his reign to be peaceful, secure, and prosperous, the Minister explained. But when unexpected crises come, or when deep-seated historical challenges rise to the surface, the leader must step forward and confront them head-on. That is exactly what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing, and that is what we, as his lieutenants, are executing across our respective ministries.
Umahi further elaborated that whether the country’s security vulnerabilities are fueled by domestic political saboteurs, external economic pressures, or localized criminal syndicates, he remains completely unshakeable in his confidence that the President will be continuously endowed with the requisite wisdom, physical strength, and administrative clarity needed to effectively neutralize these threats and resolve other pressing national issues.
Transitioning from broader political commentary to the core mandate of his ministry, the Minister of Works expressed immense optimism regarding the financial and technical sustainability of the numerous infrastructure projects initiated or inherited by the current administration. He assured the public that the federal government has put in place stringent supervisory mechanisms to ensure that all ongoing road, highway, and bridge contracts across the federation are successfully brought to completion without compromising on quality or timelines.
Your hands that have started this monumental transformation will definitely live to see its complete execution, Umahi stated, directly addressing the engineering teams and by extension the Nigerian public. If we do not possess the absolute, unyielding confidence that God Almighty is continuing to bless, guide, and protect President Tinubu, we would not be standing here today with the boldness to make these declarations. The government remains entirely confident in the President's vision, his leadership capacity, and the divine favor surrounding his mandate.
Providing specific technical updates regarding the much-anticipated Carter Bridge project, Minister Umahi disclosed that the upcoming holistic reconstruction is strategically projected to be completed within a rigid three-year timeframe. He clarified that this vital project falls squarely within the Federal Ministry of Works’ comprehensive five-year national infrastructure rehabilitation plan, which aims to modernize aging bridges, expand interstate highways, and deploy cutting-edge engineering solutions to guarantee the structural longevity of Nigeria's primary transport networks.
The Minister concluded by reassuring commuters and businesses within the Lagos metropolis that the federal government has collaborated with local traffic management authorities to minimize disruptions as heavy construction machinery moves to the Carter Bridge site in the coming days, marking another milestone in the administration's nationwide infrastructure drive.
