Apex pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, says it now recognises the Minister of Works, David Umahi, as the best-performing Minister in President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Executive Council ,FEC.
According to the organisation, following closely is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ,FCT, Nyesom Wike; Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo, and Special Adviser to the Presidential on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Ohanaeze hailed the ‘performers’, saying they are the pillars supporting the President Tinubu administration.
A statement by the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, yesterday said the first year of the Tinubu administration heralds a period of progress and development for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
According to Isiguzoro, despite the inherited challenges such as a retrogressive economy, treasury looting, and infrastructural decay, Tinubu has demonstrated the political will to overcome these obstacles more effectively than the previous eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He added that, during the Buhari regime, the South-East zone faced ”deliberate economic suppression and targeting, leading to strife and insecurity.’
”In contrast, President Tinubu’s administration has fostered hope and progress in the South-East through initiatives like the ongoing road reconstruction and rehabilitation projects led by Senator Dave Umahi, fostering economic activity and inclusivity”.
He added, ”Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally declares Senator Dave Umahi as the best-performing minister in the Federal Executive Council due to his diligence, dedication, and innovative ideas that have reshaped the region’s narrative.
”The organisation also commends Minister Nyesom Wike for his visionary leadership; Minister Tunji-Ojo for his reformative efforts, and Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, for his invaluable contribution to promoting President Tinubu’s vision.
”As the administration addresses challenges like insecurity and economic issues in the South-East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on President Tinubu to halt property demolitions in Lagos; release Nnamdi Kanu, enhance trade policies, and reopen the Calabar Seaport to stimulate economic growth further”.
Ohanaeze also advocates the removal of underperforming ministers to drive progress and efficiency.
The organisation affirmed its commitment to partnering with the government, urging opposition leaders to join hands with President Tinubu to rebuild the nation for prosperity and progress.
