The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has been honoured with the traditional title of Ngorot Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas) by the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council during the inauguration of the rehabilitation of the Babban Lamba–Sharam (Phase II) Road in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The title was conferred by the Chairman of the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council and Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit, in recognition of Umahi’s contribution to infrastructure development and his role in bringing the road project to the area under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Presenting the title, the traditional ruler described the minister as a trusted ally of the Ngas people.
“You come to Ngasland not as a stranger, but as an honoured ally. In deep appreciation of this assignment and in recognition of your role in flagging off this landmark project within my Chiefdom, I am honoured to confer on you the prestigious Traditional Title of Ngorot Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas),” the monarch said.
He added:
“You are welcome to Ngas Land. It’s our honour that you have become an Ngas son. You are now the same as our son, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.”
Responding, Umahi thanked the traditional rulers for the honour, describing it as unexpected. He also praised APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, saying he was confident in his leadership.
“I thank you for the honour done to me. I want to tell you that your son, now my brother, is very energetic and divine, the man that will deliver Mr. President come 2027. Thank you again,” Umahi said.
Speaking at the event, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda commended Umahi’s performance as Minister of Works, describing him as one of the key drivers of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure agenda.
“My brother, my friend, the workaholic Minister, the man that has made the difference in terms of infrastructure transformation in Nigeria… You are constructing thousands of roads across Nigeria. It has never happened before. You have done what is incredible. You are the signature boy of Mr. President,” he said.
Yilwatda also praised President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Umahi from the South-East, saying the minister had justified the confidence reposed in him.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang also lauded Umahi’s performance, describing him as one of the administration’s top-performing ministers.
“The starboy of the administration nationally, our own elder brother and friend, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, we want to welcome the workaholic Minister,” the governor said.
