Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's administration found "almost no projects" in the Southeast region when it assumed office, highlighting that significant infrastructure interventions have since been initiated to address this gap.

Umahi made this revelation on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja, where the Federal Government presented its two-year scorecard in the works sector under President Tinubu's leadership.

"In the South-East, we inherited almost no project, but today, we have the Owerri to Onitsha road ongoing, the Enugu to Onitsha project is ongoing, and so is the Enugu to Abakaliki road," Umahi stated.

The minister added that "The Second Niger Bridge, serving both Delta and Anambra states, is also progressing steadily."

Umahi, who previously served as Governor of Ebonyi State, commended President Tinubu for prioritizing infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth. "Mr President, we may have challenges, but I must commend you very highly because you understand that it is the works sector that grows the GDP of a nation, upon which other sectors build. I feel privileged to work under you. You are a great man," he said.

The Works Minister also expressed satisfaction with the public reception of the government's infrastructure initiatives. "I am very happy with what is happening on social media. People are commending you highly for the quality of work going on," he noted.

During his presentation, Umahi highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a transformative, investment-driven project. According to him, the 750km highway is not merely a road but a strategic economic artery for the nation.

The APC National Summit was attended by President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, APC governors, and other party stalwarts.