2025 Will Mark Turning Point in South-East Security Situation — Umahi

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has assured the people of the South-East geopolitical zone that 2025 will mark a significant turning point in the ongoing efforts of the federal government to address the region’s security challenges.

Umahi made the statement during a visit from the Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum at his country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Friday, as part of the activities marking the Christmas season.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, the minister highlighted the unprecedented democracy dividends that the South-East has experienced under the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Tinubu. He called for continued support and solidarity from the South-East people for the Tinubu-led administration.

Umahi emphasized that the region has made significant progress, stating, “We must always be grateful to God, and we must be grateful to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I believe strongly that the Igbo people and the South-East people are now on the right track. We have learnt to talk less. We have learnt to know that the centre belongs to all of us. We have learnt to support the government at the centre.”

The minister also praised the leadership of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, recognizing his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the state. Umahi urged the youths of Ebonyi State to continue championing peace, fairness, and equity, stressing that justice would always prevail.

Umahi reiterated his support for Governor Nwifuru’s reelection, declaring that no force of disunity could undermine the governor’s mandate.

“I will continue to preach equity, fairness, and justice in Ebonyi State. We will continue to encourage our dear Governor to be fair and equitable. God will continue to be with him,” Umahi said.

Earlier, the President-General of the Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum, Dr. Andrew Chibueze Elom, explained that the visit was an opportunity for the youths from the three local government areas of Izzi to celebrate the season with the minister. Elom expressed deep gratitude to Umahi for his instrumental role in making an Izzi son the governor of Ebonyi State, a feat they would forever honor him for.

“We don’t have much to say or give you. Silver or Gold, we don’t have. But what we came here with is words of appreciation and a heart of gratitude. We are so much happy, Your Excellency. We will forever be happy, Your Excellency,” Elom concluded.