Tinubu did not ignore the Southeast, he made a competent Engr the minister of works- According to Pete Edochie

Pete Edochie, a seasoned Nollywood actor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not disregarding the southeast. Edochie commended the President for designating Dave Umahi as the minister of works and Rear Admiral E. A. Ogalla as the Chief of Naval Staff in an interview with Obiora Ilo on Signature TV. Edochie, who expressed his happiness, said he is grateful to the President for the postings. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

His words: “Tinubu came in, he put an Igbo man in charge of the navy, I’m talking about the service chiefs. He made an Igbo man the minister of works. It’s never been done in the history of this country. And the person he made the minister of works is a very competent engineer, Dave Umahi who was formerly the Governor of Ebonyi state. Go to Ebonyi state today, you will not believe that Ebonyi state is part of the Southeast.

Ebonyi state is the most developed part of the Southeast today as I’m talking with you. Tinubu made him minister of works. For that I am very happy. And I owe Tinubu my gratitude. He has my support for that. He did not ignore us like his predecessor did.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>