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Tinubu’s ministerial list: Profile of David Umahi

David Nweze Umahi is a Nigerian politician and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Here is a profile of David Umahi:

Full Name: David Nweze Umahi Date of Birth: January 25, 1964 Place of Birth: Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Education: David Umahi attended the Government Secondary School, Afikpo, Ebonyi State. He later pursued further studies at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Political Career:

  • David Umahi’s political career began when he joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
  • He held various political positions within the PDP, including being a member of the State Executive Committee.
  • In 2007, he was appointed as the Deputy State Chairman of the PDP in Ebonyi State.
  • In 2011, he was elected as the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, serving under Governor Martin Elechi.
  • In 2015, he contested and won the gubernatorial election in Ebonyi State, becoming the Governor of the state.
  • In 2019, he was re-elected for a second term as Governor of Ebonyi State.

Governorship Achievements: During his tenure as Governor, David Umahi implemented various development projects and policies aimed at improving the lives of the people in Ebonyi State. Some of his notable achievements include:

  • Infrastructural development, including road construction and rehabilitation.
  • Investment in agriculture and empowerment programs for farmers.
  • Educational development, with a focus on building and renovating schools.
  • Healthcare improvement, with the construction and equipping of hospitals and health centers.
  • Attraction of investments and industries to the state, promoting economic growth.
  • Social intervention programs to support vulnerable groups in the society.

Please note that political situations can change over time, and there may have been new developments in David Umahi’s career since my last update. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend referring to up-to-date sources or news outlets.

Ameh Jazzia-Becky

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