Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, mentioned his loyalty is first to God after which to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that betraying the president could be like betraying God.
Chatting with journalists in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Umahi responded to President Tinubu’s latest public commendation of his efficiency, particularly in infrastructure improvement.
The minister mentioned the commendation meant extra to him than materials wealth.
“To me, that commendation is value a couple of trillion {dollars},” Umahi mentioned. “It reveals I’m on the best path and that God solutions prayers.”
Reaffirming his dedication to President Tinubu, Umahi said: “I’ve instructed the president even publicly that my loyalty is to God first after which, him.”
He famous the belief the president has positioned in him is sacred and may by no means be taken as a right.
“When a person offers you the kind of belief Tinubu has given me, you may be of the satan to betray him,” he mentioned.
Umahi warned that betraying Tinubu after such belief would entice divine penalties.
“Have you ever seen the place a person presided over the procurement of a challenge value N1.6 trillion and his boss didn’t name him to ask how he went about it?” Umahi requested rhetorically. “I’m speaking about one part of the challenge relying on the size.”
He mentioned: “I pray on daily basis that if I place myself, household and associates over God, Tinubu and Nigerians, let Him not reply me.”
He additionally devoted the president’s reward to his supporters, saying: “I additionally dedicate the president’s commendation to all those that pray for me to achieve serving the folks.”
Wanting forward, Umahi mentioned the president’s recognition has motivated contractors dealing with federal tasks.
“Which means contractors could be on their toes to finish about 30 mega tasks which the president will inaugurate by Dec. 20,” he mentioned.
In accordance with Umahi, the tasks are being executed throughout all six geo-political zones of the nation, and he stays concerned of their supervision.
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