Dave Umahi

David Umahi
Minister of Works
Assumed office
21 August 2023
PresidentBola Tinubu
Preceded byBabatunde Fashola
Senator for Ebonyi South
In office
13 June 2023 – August 2023
Preceded byMichael Ama Nnachi
Succeeded byAnthony Okorie Ani
Governor of Ebonyi State
In office
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
DeputyEric Kelechi Igwe
Preceded byMartin Elechi
Succeeded byFrancis Nwifuru
Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State
In office
29 May 2011 – 29 May 2015
GovernorMartin Elechi
Succeeded byEric Kelechi Igwe
Personal details
Born
David Nweze Umahi

(1963-07-25) 25 July 1963 (age 61)
Uburu, Eastern Region (now in Ebonyi State), Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseRachael Umahi
RelationsAustin Umahi
Parents
  • Joseph Umahi Nwaze (father)
  • Margaret Umahi (mother)
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician

David Nweze Umahi CON (born 25 July 1963) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the minister of works of Nigeria. He previously served as the senator representing Ebonyi South senatorial district from June to August 2023, and as the governor of Ebonyi State from 2015 to 2023; and deputy governor from 2011 to 2015.[1][2]

On 16 August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed him as minister of works following his nomination, screening and approval by the senate.[3] He was sworn into office on 21 August 2023.

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  3. ^ Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (16 August 2023). "BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Wike Minister of FCT, Umahi, Minister of Works". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 16 August 2023.

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