By John Joseph
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Ahead of the planned nationwide protest in Nigeria over economic hardship, Minister of Works David Umahi has said that the South-East zone of Nigeria would not be part of any protest against President Bola Tinubu. Umahi also stated that President Tinubu’s administration is making hard decisions to restore the country’s lost glory.
Minister of Works David Umahi announced that the South-East zone of Nigeria will not participate in the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government.
Umahi expressed support for the President’s administration, stating that it is making tough decisions to restore Nigeria’s lost glory. He acknowledged the current economic hardship in the country but believes the government is working to address it.
Umahi’s statement may indicate a divide within the country, with some regions supporting the government’s efforts and others planning to protest against it.
It’s important to note that the planned protest is a response to the economic hardship and perceived poor governance in the country, and many Nigerians are frustrated with the current state of affairs. The government’s efforts to address these issues are being closely watched, and opinions on their effectiveness vary widely.
Umahi made this known in Abakaliki on Wednesday during the stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the alignment for the Ebonyi State 101km segment of the 477km Cross River-South East-North Central-Apo Abuja 6-lane superhighway.
He warned those who are fanning the ember of division in the country to desist from it, as it amounts to a waste of time.
He noted that South-East people are not endangered, and should avoid sit-at-home because of its economic sabotage and self-inflicted injury.
The Works Minister also urged Nigerians to support the legacy projects of Bola Tinubu, explaining that the coastal highway is coming with huge economic benefits that cut across the country.
The high point of the event was the formal unveiling of the third legacy project, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which cuts across Ebonyi, Enugu, Benue, and Abuja.