*Photo: Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi (Middle) with the Team Lead, Operations, Islamic Development Bank, Nigeria Regional Hub, Abuja Office, Mr. Ibrahima Chalive (Right) and Mr. Mohaman Mamoudou Abdousalam, Operations Team Leader-E.I. at the Ministry’s headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja*
Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with international development institutions to fast-track the completion of major road and bridge projects across the country.
Engr. Umahi said this on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, when he received a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Regional Hub (RH) in Nigeria, led by its Team Leader, Operations, Mr. Ibrahim Chalive, during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
The discussions held, centred on deepening the collaboration between the Federal Ministries of Works, Finance, and the IsDB, to fund and implement key components of the Four (4) Renewed Hope Legacy Road Projects under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Minister also emphasised that infrastructure remains a major driver of economic growth, noting that the Ministry is committed to transparent, innovative, and cost-effective project delivery. He reaffirmed that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda accords high priority to road development as a catalyst for economic emancipation, job creation, and improved mobility of goods and people nationwide.
The Minister also expressed a profound gratitude and appreciation to the members of the National Assembly for their support towards infrastructure development, particularly in facilitating funding interventions that align with the Renewed Hope Legacy Projects.
Umahi further commended the Islamic Development Bank for its sustained interest and partnership in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector, describing the visit as a constructive step toward consolidating gains already achieved and expanding the scope of cooperation.
In his remarks, Mr. Chalive conveyed the Bank’s satisfaction with the Ministry’s ongoing reforms in engineering design, quality assurance, and project management. He assured that the Bank remains committed to providing both financial and technical support to strengthen Nigeria’s infrastructure base.
After their discussions, both parties agreed to establish a joint technical team to identify priority areas and develop a framework for collaboration that ensures accountability, transparency, and timely project delivery.
This reinforced collaboration marks another milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and advance the vision of sustainable national development.
In attendance at the meeting was the Special Assistant to the President (S.A.-P.), Stakeholders Engagement, South East, Barr. Chioma Nweze.