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JAMB Establishes Counseling Centre For UTME Candidates

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Jamb Registrar,

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the establishment of a Candidate Counseling Emergency Support Centre (CCESC) to provide urgent assistance to candidates participating in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

In an update posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday in Abuja, the examination body said the centre would serve as an additional support option to its already existing ticketing system.

“In addition to our usual and preferred ticketing platform for Candidates Support, JAMB has now opened a Candidate Counseling Emergency Support Centre (CCESC). Members of the public, particularly candidates with genuine concerns, can reach out to any of these officials:
a. Gbenga
b. Yusuf
c. Dubem
d. Tony
e. Ogbonna and
f. Emma on 07002200016,” the statement read.

Despite this new support avenue, the board emphasized that the traditional ticketing system remains the most reliable channel for communication.

“Please note that the ticketing platform is still the primary and most effective method for communicating with the Board as it is fast and easy to use and also guarantees a quick reply.”

“Candidates are hereby reminded that the primary and most effective method of communicating with the Board is through its ticketing system. It’s fast and easy to use. It guarantees a quick reply,” the board reiterated.

For candidates affected by issues requiring an exam rewrite, JAMB advised visiting its official website to initiate the support process.

“For the 2025 UTME Exam rewrite candidates, simply go to www.jamb.gov.ng and select Quicklinks. Select Ticketing/Support.”

“Once you have been authenticated as a candidate by entering your Registration number, you can select Exam Rewrite and then select the applicable subtopic, such as Slip printing issue, Center Issue, Clashing exam issue, or any other issue you may have. You will get a prompt response,” the board advised.

 

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JUST IN: Explosion At Port Harcourt Filling Station Injures Five, Destroys Vehicles

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At least five persons sustained injuries on Friday following a fire outbreak caused by an explosion at the cooking gas section of the Nobpet Filling Station, located opposite the Air Force junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Witnesses reported that the explosion led to a rapid spread of fire, engulfing approximately eight vehicles parked nearby, many of which belonged to a transport company operating close to the filling station.

It took the combined intervention of the Rivers State Fire Service and the Nigerian Air Force Fire Service to bring the flames under control.

One of the victims, Emmanuel Ninyaegwu, a commercial driver, said he was preparing to load passengers alongside his pregnant wife when the explosion occurred.

“I was getting ready to load my vehicle from Port Harcourt to Ebonyi State, when the incident occurred.”

“As I was opening my car boot, I heard the sound and I fell down, got up, and ran away. It damaged my vehicle. Some people got injured, including me, but nobody died,” he said.

“Some people, who got injured, were taken to the hospital. There was an ambulance that came in from the Air Force. They treated some people,” he added.

Ninyaegwu also noted that the initial response by the state fire service was hampered by limited water supply.

“Fire Service came, when they came, their water got finished, so help came from the Air Force, that was when they put out the fire.”

“Before the fire service came, the people around tried to put out the fire, but they couldn’t because it was too much and everyone was running for their lives,” he recalled.

Another affected individual, Anthony Ofoke, described the incident as a devastating experience. He said two of his vehicles were destroyed by the blaze.

“It was a calamity and an unexpected thing that just happened, I have never experienced such. After loading three vehicles, by the time I came back from the office, I heard the sound of the explosion, it was a bomb,” Ofoke said.

“I didn’t know what to do, but to run for my life. Before I could realize myself, look at where I got injured. My vehicles were affected, one of my buses and a Sienna.”

“As I speak, I am still shaken from the incident. The fire service people dressed the injury for me,” he added.

Calling for government intervention, Ofoke urged authorities to restrict the establishment of filling stations in residential areas.

“My appeal is for the government to stop them from building filling stations close to where people are living, before it will happen next time,” he said.

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Fake EFCC Operatives Who Abducted University Students Nabbed

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The Niger State Police Command has apprehended a criminal syndicate that posed as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and abducted two students from their residence near Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai.

The abduction, which took place on the night of May 13, 2025, saw the suspects storm the off-campus student lodge and forcefully whisk the victims away in a Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ 245 CU.

The gang, armed with tasers disguised as guns, also stole five mobile phones during the operation.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said that officers from the Lapai Division launched a prompt response and engaged the suspects in a high-speed chase along Suleja Road near Kwakuti.

The pursuit led to the arrest of three gang members: Emmanuel Linus (30), Hyelda Aliyu (28), and Abduljalid Tanko (33). A fourth suspect, identified as Alfa James, managed to escape and is currently at large.

Further investigation revealed that the kidnapping was a scheme for extortion.

According to the police, the suspects initially demanded N10 million in ransom from the students’ families, before reducing the amount to N500,000.

Abiodun stated that the suspects used forged EFCC identification cards, all bearing the same serial number, 1069.

The fake IDs were reportedly printed at a shop located in Nyanya, Abuja.

In a shocking development, police disclosed that one of the suspects, Emmanuel Linus, is a dismissed soldier who had previously served a prison term for a crime committed two years ago.

Additionally, two local collaborators, Mohammed Hassan and Hamisu Adamu, both residents of Lapai, were arrested for their role in the plot.

All five suspects are currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

Police say they will face prosecution once investigations are concluded.

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NELFUND Announces Plan To Extend Student Loan Scheme To Private Institutions

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) may, within the next three years, extend its student loan initiative to learners in private institutions, according to the agency’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr.

Sawyerr made the disclosure on Thursday during a strategic engagement and sensitisation forum with institutional heads and education stakeholders in Enugu.

The session also featured outreach in local dialects to ensure wider understanding and participation in the scheme across the region.

While acknowledging the urgent financial needs of students in public tertiary institutions, Sawyerr explained that NELFUND’s immediate focus is on those in public universities and colleges.

He noted, however, that a broader inclusion is part of the long-term plan.

“We have only been going for one year. We need to really address the public sector first. These loans allow students to otherwise drop out for very small amounts of money,” he said.

“The students that we see in the public sector don’t even have the option, in most cases, to go to the private sector, and some of them are dropping out. So we want to address that, make sure that we’ve got them covered,” Sawyerr added.

He hinted at a future review of the scheme’s reach: “And then, when we see after a while, I think two, three years max, when we see the effect this has had on the generality of youth in Nigeria, we can then do some sort of review to see what it might mean for moving to the private sector segment.”

On the challenges encountered so far, Sawyerr pointed to issues common in new public service initiatives, such as mistrust and technical difficulties.

He said: “They just have a normal problem like everybody else has with technology, and then they say, this has been rigged against us. But we’re here. We’re not here to waste our time. We’re here to help the people apply and get institutions to also take part.”

Also speaking at the event, Dr. Chinyere Onyeisi, Special Adviser to the Enugu State Governor on Education Innovation, emphasized the importance of NELFUND’s support for the region.

She said “So what the government is doing has an essential role to play in different areas of education. But this NELFund has to do with the student support system. And our students in Southeast and Enugu in particular need to maximise the opportunity to apply.”

Onyeisi further encouraged school heads and teachers to take the message back to their communities.

“Because the major takeaway to the teachers, the heads of institutions that are here today is when they go back to their various schools, they are supposed to continue to step down the specialisation programme to make sure that the students understand the procedures, how to apply, and then apply effectively to benefit from this initiative. Because it’s real. And they are testifying that other states are already benefiting,” she said.

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16 Year-Old Ebule Reveals What Helped Him Score 334 In JAMB

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Oritsemeyiwa Precious Ebule, a 16-year-old student of Federal Government College, Warri, has shared the strategy behind his outstanding score of 334 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Speaking with DAILY GAZETTE from Warri, Delta State, Ebule attributed his high performance to consistent academic discipline and a keen interest in learning beyond textbooks.

“The secret behind my JAMB score is not only because I read. From my SS1 to SS3, I have always had a good educational foundation, and I always listen to my teachers when they are teaching because there are some things that the teachers would say that are not in my book, so I pick up more information from what they say than what I read.”

“That’s what makes me different from others and why I got a very high score in my JAMB, 334,” he explained.

Ebule’s subject breakdown includes 98 in Mathematics, 98 in Physics, 85 in Chemistry, and 53 in English Language, summing up to a total of 334.

While many might expect such a student to feel certain of his score, Ebule admitted he didn’t anticipate such a high outcome.

“I was surprised,” he said, “not that I knew I couldn’t score that high, but during my Mock when I scored 326, it was easy. When I wrote my JAMB, it was a bit more difficult, yet I scored more. So, I was surprised.”

Reflecting on his emotions on exam day, he said, “I was a little afraid, but more confident because I had already studied.”

Looking ahead, the aspiring mechanical engineer expressed gratitude to his parents, acknowledging their role in his academic journey.

He said their constant support and commitment to his education played a major part in helping him succeed.

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Application Opens For 2025 Kids Innovation Challenge For Young Nigerian Innovators

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The Destiny Trust, a non-governmental organisation, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Kids Innovation Challenge through its flagship programme, Kids Innovation Africa.

The initiative aims to spotlight young talents with inventive solutions to pressing issues affecting children and youth across Africa.

In a public statement announcing the commencement of applications, the organisers emphasized that the challenge, now in its third year, is specifically designed for children aged 10 to 17 enrolled in public and low-income private schools across Nigeria.

According to the statement, “Now in its third year, the Kids Innovation Challenge is open to children aged 10–17 in public and low-income private schools across Nigeria.

The competition invites entries that respond to one of the following pressing challenges:

‘1. Youth Unemployment: With over 60% of Africa’s unemployed being youth, and the continent projected to have the world’s largest population of young people by 2050, what ideas, tools, or platforms can unlock one million new job opportunities for African youth?

‘2. Access to Education: Millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa remain out of school. How can we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver high-quality, low-cost education to every child—no matter where they live?

‘3. Healthcare Access: Most African countries have fewer than two doctors per 10,000 people. How can we use technology to expand access to essential health services and ensure that every household has access to a doctor?’”

Interested participants have until August 15, 2025, to submit their entries. From the pool of applicants, selected candidates will undergo interview sessions.

The final ten will then be invited to pitch their ideas before a panel comprising seasoned tech professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs.

According to the organisers, “Winners will share in N5 million worth of prizes, including mentoring, and tech skills learning opportunities to develop their ideas further.”

The Destiny Trust highlighted the transformative impact of the competition in recent years.

“Over the years, the Kids Innovation Challenge has evolved into a platform for discovering and nurturing young innovators.”

“Previous winners have proposed solutions in edtech, climate response, healthcare, and waste management, with some innovations already progressing into prototypes and pilot programmes.”

The group also emphasized the broader vision behind the initiative: “Our goal is to ignite the imagination of children from underserved backgrounds and give them the opportunity to become active contributors to Africa’s future.

“The Destiny Trust is on a mission to ensure the inclusion of underserved children not just in the socio-economic system, but importantly, in the new digital economy. We believe that ensuring digital equity is fundamental to the socio-economic inclusion of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.”

For those interested in learning more or submitting an application, further details can be found at www.kidsinnovation.africa/challenge.

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‘You Will Be Hanged Until You Die, May God Save Your Soul’ – Court Sentences Four To Death In Ebonyi

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The Ebonyi State High Court sitting in the Ohaukwu Judicial Division has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for their involvement in the murder of 26-year-old Chinonso Elom, popularly known as Oscar.

The convicts; Anthony Elom (alias Tidy), Chibueze Onwe (alias Chief oo), Chukwuemeka Ugah (alias Parity), and Uchenna Odono, were found guilty of conspiracy and murder, which occurred on February 5, 2023, in the Ngbo community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.

Reports indicated that the group, along with one ThankGod Onwe who remains at large, had driven a Sienna bus branded with a known political party’s insignia to Ndulo Umuogudu Akpu Road, where they confronted the deceased at his business location near Okwo Ngbo Main Market.

Eyewitnesses recounted that the group, suspected to be members of a secret cult, demanded information from Chinonso about his younger brother, with whom they had an unresolved issue.

When he could not provide any details, they attempted to force him into the vehicle.

Chinonso resisted, and in response, Anthony Elom reportedly shot him in the head with a shotgun, killing him instantly.

The murder triggered widespread outrage and protest by Ngbo youths demanding justice. Four of the suspects were identified and apprehended, while the fifth, ThankGod Onwe, evaded arrest.

The suspects were subsequently charged with murder by the Ebonyi State Government.

Delivering judgment, Justice Esther Otah held that the prosecution, led by Barr. Oluchi Ibiam, had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence, including a ballistic match between the recovered gun and the bullet that killed Chinonso.

She noted that while Anthony Elom fired the shot, all four acted with a shared intent and were therefore jointly culpable.

“The killers formed a common intention to prosecute the unlawful purpose,” she said.

“The defense of the defendants were not enough to exonerate them from the crime,” Justice Otah declared.

“Anthony Elom a.k.a Tidy, you will be hanged with rope until you die. May God save your soul. Chibueze Onwe a.k.a Chief oo, you will be hanged with rope until you die. May God save your soul.”

“Chukwuemeka Ugah a.k.a Parity, you will be hanged with rope until you die. May God save your soul. Uchenna Odono, you will be hanged with rope until you die. May God save your soul.”

Defense counsel Barr. Chinedu Uwa expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict and revealed plans to appeal.

In contrast, the prosecuting counsel and other lawyers from Ohaukwu, including Barr. Chinedu Ugadu and Barr. Chinedu Ituma, welcomed the judgment, calling it a “true reflection of justice.”

Barr. Michael Odo, President of the Amalgamated Ngboejeogu Youth, reacted with a mix of sorrow and resolve.

“Fellow Ngboejeogu youths, it is with mixed feelings of sadness but fulfilment of heart that I wish to address you this evening on the judgment of the High Court of Ebonyi State, Ohaukwu Judicial Division, delivered today 14/05/2025, in the case of State vs. Elom Anthony & 3 Others where the four defendants charged with the murder of Elom Chinonso (aka Oscar) were convicted and sentenced to death.”

“This judgment does not call for celebration. It is a sad reminder of a terrible decay in our society.”

“Those who were sentenced to death today are made up of two persons from Ngbo and two persons from Ezzangbo who could have added value to the society but chose the wrong path of criminality and ended up as a reference point in infamy.”

He recalled the peaceful protest held on February 6, 2023, by the youths of Ngboejeogu in response to the killing.

“The protest was brought to me as the President of Amalgamated Ngboejeogu Youth and I promised the youths of Ngboejeogu that we will follow up the matter and ensure that justice is done. Today, that promise was fulfilled through the judgment of the High Court in the matter.”

“I must thank in a special way the youths of Umuogudu Akpu Community, Umuezeaka Community, Umuogudu Oshia Community, etc who rallied round to draw the attention of the entire Ngbo people to this dastardly murder.”

He also acknowledged the role of the Ngbo Leaders Council.

“I thank the Ngbo Leaders Council for calling the solemn assembly at Obodo Akpu, Umuogudu Akpu Ngbo where decisions were taken to ensure that the suspects were produced and handed over to the police for investigation.”

Odo concluded with a stern warning against cultism: “Time is changing fast in Ngbo and cultism is becoming outdated and a nuisance. We call on all political leaders and youths in Ngbo to rise up and condemn cultism in all its ramifications and in the strongest terms. We pray that today’s judgment will teach the hard lesson it was intended to teach the youths of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.”

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Terror Threat From Sahel Intensifying Nigeria’s Insecurity – CDS

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has attributed the worsening security situation in Nigeria to increasing terrorist activities and jihadist movements across the Sahel region.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, General Musa explained that the president is actively upgrading the country’s security infrastructure to better address the crisis.

“Our meeting today was to review the entire security situation in the country.”

“The president is concerned about what is going on, and we have assured him that we are working very hard to address the security situation,” he stated.

General Musa emphasized the regional dimension of the crisis, pointing to cross-border threats.

“What has happened recently is that there is a global push by terrorists and Jihadists all over the Sahel area, and that pressure is what actually came into Nigeria because of the nature of our borders.”

He appealed to Nigerians to support the Armed Forces and report any misconduct, including those committed by security personnel.

“You will always want to wonder why some individuals are happy with things going bad in their country. If Nigeria is destroyed, all of us will go down, so we must work with the Armed Forces and security agencies.”

“If you see something going wrong, let us report it, even our own personnel. If you see them doing anything wrong, please report them, and action will be taken.”

The Defence Chief disclosed that President Tinubu has directed enhanced collaboration with neighboring countries to tackle the regional security threats.

“Mr. President has given us a directive to collaborate with all of sister countries because it is pressure at the borders that is aggravating our issues on ground.”

“So all our theatres have been enhanced, and equipment have been bought. Mr. President has also given us approval for air assets and other assets of security,” he noted.

He also stressed the importance of combining military operations with non-kinetic strategies.

“Just like we said, it is not just the kinetic efforts that are vital, but also the non-kinetics as well.”

On the home front, the president is engaging state governors to ensure the security strategy reaches the grassroots.

“We are working with all the governors because we know we cannot do it all alone, and that is why we are calling on the governors to be part of it.”

“The state government, local, and communities need to come on board. Everyone has a role to play to ensure that there is peace in Nigeria,” he said.

He also warned against misinformation, urging citizens not to fall for fake content online.

“We want to appeal to all Nigerians not to get tired, and they should be wary of fake news. Most of the videos being circulated are videos from other countries and they are old videos,” Musa cautioned.

Despite the challenges, General Musa expressed confidence in the Armed Forces and the resilience of the Nigerian people.

“We are happy that Nigerians are warming up to it and disregarding the naysayers who do not mean well for us, and we are shaming them because we are going to succeed. We are assuring all Nigerians,” he concluded.

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Kaduna Petroleum College Set For Inauguration – Minister

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has announced that the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), owned by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), is ready for commissioning.

During a facility tour on Friday, the Minister noted that the institution, located along the Kaduna–Zaria Expressway behind the Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex, has reached 90% completion.

“I want to believe maybe you met this place about at the rate of 60 per cent or thereabout, but today, it is up to 90 per cent. The remaining one can be concluded within the next few days,” he stated.

For over 15 years, the project had remained stalled, but under the current PTDF leadership, construction has neared completion.

The PTDF Executive Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Galadima Aminu, had in February expressed hope that the college would be inaugurated by June or July 2025.

After inspecting the facilities, Minister Ekpo praised the infrastructure and commended the leadership of the college.

“I am impressed with what I have seen in this place. So, kudos to the Executive Secretary,” he said.

“Seeing is believing. Today we have come to see what is operational here.”

He highlighted the college’s world-class features, including an international conference centre and a digital library.

“This place is world standard from what I have seen. The international conference centre, the library, it gives me hope that Nigeria is heading somewhere,” he remarked.

He added that the conference centre could host global events, generating revenue and showcasing Nigeria’s capabilities.

The Minister emphasized the role of CPESK in the country’s energy transition and urged a shift from diesel to cleaner alternatives.

“Under this energy transition, we should play down on utilization of diesel and move into gas,” he said.

“I want to call upon the Executive Secretary to liaise with Energy Commission and Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to see how they can provide solar power assist in the power usage of the area and of course to safe the environment.”

He further underlined the importance of local content development and noted that the college’s split-site PhD program will help curb capital flight while equipping Nigerians with critical skills.

“This is all about local content development. We developed people here that will be able to handle the critical sectors, it will be good for us. This will curtail capital flight for the good of Nigerians.”

Ekpo urged that the college be commissioned promptly so it can begin academic activities in 2025.

“I want us to continue and make sure this place is commissioned by Mr. President very soon so that we start academic activities by 2025 to add value to our country,” he said.

Earlier in his remarks, PTDF Executive Secretary Ahmed Galadima Aminu confirmed that the college is set to admit its first cohort of students.

“We look forward to returning in the coming weeks to formally commission the College,” he said.

Aminu highlighted the college’s integrated campus which includes specialized wings for management, technology, and postgraduate studies.

“The College is situated on 86 hectares of land and features an integrated campus designed to support academic activities, research, and residential living,” he explained.

“The campus provides essential services including dining facilities, laundry services, convenience stores, mosque and chapel, indoor sports facilities for basketball, football, volleyball, and tennis.”

He noted that the college has secured strategic academic partnerships with institutions such as the University of Strathclyde, Robert Gordon University, and the University of Portsmouth to support its split-site postgraduate programs.

“These partnerships will enable CPESK to deliver split-site postgraduate programs, where students will primarily study in Nigeria with short periods of study in the UK.”

Aminu also mentioned that PTDF has partnered with NNPC Limited through the NNPC Academy to offer professional and technical training.

“We have partnered with NNPC Limited through the NNPC Academy to deliver industry-based training,” he said.

He disclosed that the advertisement for the PTDF split-site PhD scholarship is ongoing, and that the college has received 531 applications so far.

“So far, we have received 531 applications from candidates intending to study at CPESK. The first cohort of students will be admitted at CPESK in the coming weeks,” Aminu concluded.

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No Plans To Showcase Tinubu’s Scorecards In London – Umahi Clarifies

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed reports that he is scheduled to travel to London for an international media briefing to highlight the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Umahi made the clarification on Friday during the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Briefing at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja.

He said he has not visited the United Kingdom in the last two years and was never invited to any such event.

He described the reports as unfounded social media propaganda, noting that no minister, including himself, had received any invitation for an overseas press engagement.

“I have not been to London in the past two years, and I never discussed going to London with anybody. I have too much work to do here, talk about going to London,” Umahi said.

“So we should not just take on social media and take it to be true.”

“Nobody discussed going to London with me. And let me say that for a minister to travel out of the country, the rule is that you must get written approval from the President.”

He added, “So this is social media jargon and should not be taken seriously. Nobody discussed with me.”

“I’m not aware. I am not aware that any of the other ministers are aware. And so, please disregard it and let us not join issues with social media.”

Earlier reports had claimed that Umahi and other top officials were scheduled to speak at a UK-based media briefing organised by the Project Internal Coordinator of the President Bola Tinubu Midterm Legacy Projects Review Committee, Bode Adeyemi.

Names listed alongside Umahi included the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and heads of key agencies like the NUPRC, FIRS, and Federal Mortgage Bank.

The reports triggered public backlash, with critics questioning the decision to host such a presentation abroad amid worsening economic conditions in Nigeria.

Responding to the criticisms, Umahi emphasized that he follows due process regarding foreign trips, both as a minister and during his time as governor of Ebonyi State.

“Even when I was governor, before I travelled out of the country, I had always taken permission from the House of Assembly. So I am a man who works by the rule of the law,” he said.

Shifting focus to his ministry’s priorities, Umahi revealed plans to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign contractors for infrastructure projects.

He noted that the move aligns with the Tinubu administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and aims to build local capacity in engineering and construction.

“Let me also announce that Mr. President directed that we must grow the local contractors. We must grow our local engineers,” he said.

“We have a programme which we call the new tool programme, whereby in every state, we are getting five civil engineers who are not at work, and we are posting them to these four legacy projects and other legacy projects of the country, so that they can learn.”

He further stressed the importance of shifting away from asphalt to concrete pavement technology, which he described as more transparent and quality-driven.

“We can’t continue to use foreign contractors to grow our economy. You go to China, you find out who is working.”

“We have to grow our people. And we have introduced concrete pavement, which is very easy to learn. But the trick in it, and that’s why contractors are fighting me, is that you can do all the mess and cheating with asphalt, but you cannot do that with the concrete because the moment the quality of the concrete is not there, it will fail in your face.

“But a job badly done with asphalt will still last for one year before the failure appears. And that’s when people talk, the ministry is not doing anything.”

Umahi reiterated his commitment to quality and sustainability in all federal road and infrastructure projects, asserting that the government is focused on long-term benefits for Nigerians.

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