Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has been conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Ngorog Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas) by the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council in Plateau State. The honour was bestowed during the flag-off ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Babban Lamba–Sharam (Phase II) Road in Kanke Local Government Area.
Key Highlights
- David Umahi receives the traditional title of Ngorog Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas) in Plateau State.
- Honour recognises his contribution to infrastructure development in the region.
- Traditional rulers commend the Federal Government for approving the Babban Lamba–Sharam Road project.
- APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Governor Caleb Mutfwang praise Umahi’s performance as Works Minister.
- Former Governor Simon Lalong lauds the introduction of concrete road technology on federal highways.
The traditional title was conferred by the Chairman of the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council and Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit, in recognition of Umahi’s commitment to road infrastructure development and his role in facilitating the rehabilitation project under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Presenting the honour, the monarch described the Minister as a trusted friend of the Ngas people and formally welcomed him into the Ngas nation.
“You come to Ngasland not as a stranger, but as an honoured ally. In appreciation of your role in bringing this landmark project to our people, I am honoured to confer on you the prestigious traditional title of Ngorog Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas),” the royal father said.
The monarch added that the Minister had become a distinguished member of the Council of Traditional Title Holders.
“You are welcome to Ngas Land. It is our honour that you have become an Ngas son. You are now one of us, just like our son, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda,” he added.
Responding to the honour, Umahi expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers for what he described as an unexpected recognition.
The Minister also commended the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, describing him as an energetic and visionary leader.
“I sincerely thank you for this honour. Your son, now my brother, is energetic and divinely inspired. He is a leader who will continue to work for the success of Mr. President in 2027. I deeply appreciate this recognition,” Umahi said.
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Welcoming the Minister into the Ngas nation, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, praised Umahi’s leadership of the Federal Ministry of Works, describing him as one of the driving forces behind Nigeria’s ongoing infrastructure transformation.
“My brother, my friend, the workaholic Minister, you have made a remarkable difference in infrastructure development across Nigeria. Thousands of kilometres of roads are under construction nationwide. This level of transformation has never been witnessed before. You are truly the signature performer of President Tinubu’s administration,” he said.
Yilwatda also noted that Umahi, the first Minister of Works from the South East under President Tinubu, has justified the confidence reposed in him through his performance.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State also commended the Minister, describing him as one of the administration’s outstanding performers.
“The star performer of this administration, our elder brother and friend, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has continued to demonstrate exceptional commitment to national development. We are delighted to welcome him to Plateau State,” the governor said.
Speaking on the Babban Lamba–Sharam (Phase II) Road project, Mutfwang said the initiative would stimulate economic growth, improve connectivity and create new opportunities for communities across the area.
“This project is more than a road. It is a gateway to economic opportunities, improved transportation and greater prosperity for our people,” he stated.
The governor also thanked President Tinubu for approving the rehabilitation project and reaffirmed Plateau State’s support for the administration.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze.
Former Plateau State Governor and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Bako Lalong, also applauded President Tinubu for introducing concrete pavement technology on major federal highways.
Lalong praised Umahi for spearheading the administration’s road infrastructure programme, describing him as “Mr. Magic” for delivering major projects across the country.
According to him, the recently flagged-off Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway and the Babban Lamba–Sharam Road project demonstrate the Federal Government’s commitment to improving transportation infrastructure nationwide.
