The Honourable Minister of Works and Deputy Director General (DDG), Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation, 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, has formally inaugurated members of the Office of the DDG, as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure-related communication, mobilisation and public sensitisation for the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign. Speaking at the Inaugural Meeting on Thursday, 15 October, 2026 in Abuja, Umahi described the occasion as an opportunity to foster collaboration, mutual understanding, and effective working relationships among members, as they pursue their assigned responsibilities.
He urged members to approach their duties with a shared sense of purpose, commitment, and cooperation, emphasising the importance of coordinated engagement in communicating infrastructure-related developments and their impact on Nigerians.
The DDG explained that the team’s primary responsibility was to identify, document, compile, and publicise infrastructure projects the Federal Government is executing across Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He noted that, although the Federal Ministry of Works accounts for a significant proportion of the Federal Government’s infrastructure investments, the team’s coverage should extend to other MDAs to ensure a comprehensive account of infrastructure development across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Consequently, Umahi charged the Senior Special Assistants to the President (SSA-P) on Community Engagement for the six (6) geopolitical zones, appointed as Zonal Coordinators, other members of the ODDG, alongside the Secretary, to work collaboratively to identify and document relevant infrastructure projects within their respective zones. He emphasised that the compilation should cover projects executed by the Federal Ministry of Works, as well as infrastructure initiatives undertaken by other MDAs. This is to provide a comprehensive overview of infrastructure investments and the developmental strides of the Renewed Hope Administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, across the length and breadth of the country.
The Minister further clarified that existing publicity efforts by the Ministry and the Senior Special Assistants would continue, while the ODDG would provide a broader framework for coordinating information on infrastructure projects undertaken by other MDAs at the sub-national, zonal and national levels. He reiterated that effective communication and documentation would help ensure that information on infrastructure projects was properly presented and made accessible to the general public.
Engr. Umahi also underscored the importance of infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth, national development and community integration. According to him, “infrastructure investment stimulates economic activities, connects communities, creates opportunities and supports the growth of other sectors of the economy.”
Highlighting the significance of the Federal Government’s continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) technology, he explained that its adoption in road construction was helping to reduce dependence on imported bitumen, while encouraging the use of locally available resources and expertise. He noted that this construction method supports local economic activities, reduces foreign exchange demand associated with imported road construction materials, and promotes more sustainable infrastructure delivery that guarantees durability.
The DDG charged members of the ODDG to demonstrate diligence, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility in carrying out their assignments. He stressed that effective communication and public sensitisation were essential to ensuring that information on infrastructure projects was accurately compiled and effectively disseminated.
The Inauguration marks a first major step towards strengthening coordination, infrastructure-related communication, mobilisation, and public sensitisation within the Office of the Deputy Director General, Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation, 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).
Mohammed A. Ahmed,
Director, Information and Public Relations.
15 October, 2026.
