President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, praising his dedication to delivering lasting infrastructure projects across Nigeria.

Before joining Tinubu’s cabinet, Umahi, born on July 25, 1963, represented Ebonyi South in the Senate after completing two consecutive terms as governor of Ebonyi State between 2015 and 2023.

In a statement released on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the works minister as “one of my outstanding, hardworking ministers.”

The president applauded Umahi’s commitment to his responsibilities, noting that the minister is focused on constructing durable roads and bridges capable of serving Nigerians for generations.

According to the statement, Tinubu commended Umahi for his “passion, dedication to duty, and deep sense of patriotism.”