Minister of Works, David Umahi, has compared President Bola Tinubu to the biblical “Joseph the dreamer,” praising his courage and visionary leadership.
Speaking during the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Friday, Umahi highlighted Tinubu’s ability to actualise ambitious projects, drawing inspiration from his tenure as Governor of Lagos State.
“Mr. President is a man of courage. I call him the Joseph the dreamer, and God has helped him to make flesh all his dreams. I commend him very highly,” Umahi said.
He noted that Tinubu’s influence extended to landmark projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the Sokoto-Badagry road, the latter being a vision first conceived during the Shehu Shagari administration 47 years ago.
“The good news is the Sokoto-Badagry. This was a dream of the Shagari administration about 47 years back. And it was supposed to be Badagry-Sokoto, but a very detribalised President directed us to change it to Sokoto-Badagry,” he said.
Umahi further praised Tinubu’s impact on the Nigerian economy, crediting him for driving growth and stabilizing key economic indicators since assuming office in May 2023.
“Our GDP is growing. Inflation is coming down. Our foreign exchange is impacted positively. The World Bank says we are not owing them again. Let’s put our hands together for Mr. President, the man of uncommon courage,” he added.
